Pin-striped Angelfish (Genicanthus watanabei)

Also known as Black-edged Angelfish, Lyretail Angelfish, Watanabei Angelfish, Watanabe's Angel, Watanabe's Angelfish, Watanabe's Lyretail Angelfish, Zebra Angelfish, Zebra Lyretail Angel, Zebra Lyretail Angelfish

Description

Also known as Black-edged Angelfish, Lyretail Angelfish, Watanabei Angelfish, Watanabe's Angel, Watanabe's Angelfish, Watanabe's Lyretail Angelfish, Zebra Angelfish, Zebra Lyretail Angel, Zebra Lyretail Angelfish.

Found in harems, in surge zones, over drop-offs, and outer reef slopes.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 12-80m
Widespread Pacific Ocean

Angelfish are usually brightly coloured with highly compressed bodies.
Some live in "harems" others in pairs, they can be highly territorial and make a loud drumming sound when alarmed. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Genicanthus-watanabei.html

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