Description

Also known as Lyretail Angel, Lyretail Angelfish, Masked Angelfish, Swallowtail Angelfish, Zebra Lyretail Angel, Zebra Lyretail Angelfish.

Found in pairs or harems, often seen feeding in the water column, over steep outer reef slopes. Males have stripes, females plain with spotting.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 2-70m
Widespread Western Indian 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/11132