Bony fish
Regal Angelfish
Pygoplites diacanthus
Also known as: Blue-banded Angelfish, Empress Angelfish, Regal Angel, Royal Angel, Royal Angelfish, Royal Empress Angel, Royal Empress Angelfish
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Blue-banded Angelfish
- Empress Angelfish
- Regal Angel
- Royal Angel
- Royal Angelfish
- Royal Empress Angel
- Royal Empress Angelfish
LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2010
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Overview
Found singly, pairs, or in schools, over lagoons and seaward reefs, sometimes close to caves, in areas rich in coral growth.
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.
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How to identify
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Exact location · 1
- Country only · 26
LIVES IN
Found singly, pairs, or in schools, over lagoons and seaward reefs, sometimes close to caves, in areas rich in coral growth.
RANGE
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Adult photos 27
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