Regal Angelfish [Pygoplites diacanthus]
Description
Regal Angelfish are vibrant and regal-looking, with bold coloration and a sleek body built for cruising reef slopes. Divers often spot them in clear water as they weave through coral heads and rocky outcrops, sometimes lingering in the open for a moment before slipping back into cover.
Where To See Regal Angelfish
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Surgeonfish & Tang-like fish
Acanthuriformes
|
| Family |
Angelfishes
Pomacanthidae
|
| Genus |
Pygoplites
Pygoplites
|
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