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Threespot Angelfish

Apolemichthys trimaculatus

Also known as: Blackspot Angelfish, Bluelips Angel, Bluelips Angelfish, Flagfin Angel, Flagfin Angelfish, Spot Angelfish, Threespot Angel

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2010
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@fishx6 · Mirihi Island Resort, Maldives · May 20081 / 13
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Overview

Found singly, pairs, or in small loose schools, close to corals, over lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth. Adults identified by blue lips.

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

COLOURS
Pattern
ocellated spot
Fins & Tail
black fins
Head & Mouth
blue lips
Behaviour
pairsschoolingsolitaryterritorial

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Indo-West Pacific
  • Exact location · 1
  • Country only · 12
LIVES IN

Found singly, pairs, or in small loose schools, close to corals, over lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.

RANGE
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Adult photos 13

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderAcanthuriformes
    5. familyPomacanthidae
    6. genusApolemichthys
    7. speciesApolemichthys trimaculatus (Cuvier, 1831)

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