Royal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

110 m

Description

Pygoplites diacanthus is a species of marine angelfish of the family Pomacanthidae, and the monotypic genus Pygoplites. It is found in tropical Indo-Pacific oceans. Its can grow as long as 25 cm. Other names: Regal Angelfish. Description The body of the Regal Angelfish is moderately elongate and is very compressed.... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Vietnam Seychelles Cambodia +61 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

yellow

orange

blue

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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