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Bluebanded Angelfish
Pygoplites diacanthus
6.9258, 125.679
Field Notes
Description:
Also known as Regal Angelfish, Royal Angelfish and Empress Angelfish. Their colors vary from place to place.
They feed on sponges, algae and benthic invertebrates, and grow to a length of about 25cm.
Habitat:
Found singly or in small groups in shallow coastal reefs to outer reef dropoffs, where there is rich coral growth. Found at depths of 3 to 80m. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
Notes:
I'm quite happy that I've finally been able to capture this guy on camera. It's so hard to get a picture of them because they're so shy.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 18, 2012
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