earspot angelfish

Pomacanthus chrysurus

Thirty Three Centimeters Pomacanthid Fish of the Indian Ocean

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Deep-bodied
Medium
Tropical fish

The goldtail angelfish (Pomacanthus chrysurus), also known as the earspot angelfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a marine angelfish belonging to the family Pomacanthidae. It is found in the western Indian Ocean.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Pomacanthidae
Genus: Pomacanthus
Maximum length: 33 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden to Natal, South Africa and including Seychelles, Comoros and Madagascar.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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