Regal Angelfish
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Regal Angelfish
Pygoplites diacanthus
The Regal Angelfish has bright colors and beautiful patterns. It loves to hide among corals and is very shy.
Habitat: Coral reefs
Appearance
The Regal Angelfish has a striking body with alternating bright blue-white and yellow-orange vertical stripes. A distinctive dark blue spot with a lighter blue rim adorns its dorsal fin, and its tail fin is a vibrant yellow. This bold pattern makes it easily recognizable among reef fish.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderPerciformesFamilyPomacanthidaeGenusPygoplites
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Each angelfish has a unique stripe pattern, like a fishy fingerprint!
They can make a clicking sound using special bones in their heads!
They often sleep on their sides at night, looking quite peculiar!
Young Regal Angelfish look very different from the adults!
Special abilities
Ability
Reef Forager
Regal Angelfish has a small, brush-like mouth that helps them delicately pick tiny invertebrates and coral polyps from tight reef crevices.
Ability
Territorial Defender
Regal Angelfish can display aggressive fin movements and charge at intruders, helping them defend their feeding grounds on the reef.
Ability
Pattern Camouflage
Regal Angelfish has disruptive vertical stripes that help them blend with the complex patterns of coral, confusing predators.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 15-25 cm
- Weight
- 0.1-0.3 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Swim Speed
- 5 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 80 m
- Water Type
- Saltwater
Diet & Feeding
Regal Angelfish mainly munches on sponges, tunicates, and coral polyps found among vibrant coral reefs.
Age differences: null
Primary Foods
- sponges
- tunicates
- coral polyps
- algae
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
shelters
Staghorn Coral
Acropora millepora
Provides shelter and food source.
eats
Bath Sponge
Spongia officinalis
A primary food source for this fish.
eaten by
Grey Reef Shark
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
A common predator of adult fish.
eats
Stony Coral
Porites lutea
Feeds on polyps from this coral.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Also known as
Royal Angelfish
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Regal Angelfish?
15-25 cm
How much does Regal Angelfish weigh?
0.1-0.3 kg
How long does Regal Angelfish live?
10-15 years
What does Regal Angelfish eat?
Regal Angelfish mainly munches on sponges, tunicates, and coral polyps found among vibrant coral reefs.
How fast can Regal Angelfish swim?
5 km/h
Where is Regal Angelfish usually found?
Coral reefs
How does Regal Angelfish hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Regal Angelfish go?
80 m
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