Regal Angelfish: Pygoplites diacanthus
Angelfish is a name used for several different fishes, including the true angelfishes, (Pomacanthidae) and the butterfly fishes (Chaetodontidae). Angelfishes differ from butterfly fishes in having a spine near the lower edge of the gill cover. These laterally compressed fishes are among the most beautiful of the tropical reef fishes. Most species are only a few centimeters long, but some grow to 24 inches. In many species the juveniles and adults are colored differently. The young French angelfish is black with bright yellow bands; the adult is mainly black. Like many other Angelfish, the Regal Angel Pygoplites diacanthus feeds upon sponges, tunicates, algae, and small invertebrates

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Regal Angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus Statistics:

Size:            12 - 14 inches
Lifespan:       Approximately 15 years.
Breeding:      The juveniles are very different in appearance from the adult specimens.
Habitat:        Shallow coral reefs and walls in depths of 100 ft. or less.
Diet:             Sponges, algae, and small invertebrates.
Distribution:  The Regal Angelfish is abundant in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, and can be found as far away as Egypt
Habit:           Active during the day and often lethargic at night.

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