Angelfish
angelfish
Threespot angelfish
Apolemichthys trimaculatus
About
Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs ; found near coral . Feeds mainly on sponges and tunicates .
Also known as: three spot angel, three-spot angelfish, threespot angelfish, threespot angelfish, three-spot angelfish, angelfish, three spot angel, three spot angelfish, threespot angelfish
- Length
- 26 cm
- Depth
- up to 60 m
Appearance
Look for body short and deep, and strongly compressed. Preorbital bone convex and without strong spines. Overall color is bright yellow with a broad black band on the edge of the anal fin and a broad white zone above it. A black spot is on the forehead and a ocellated dark spot just behind the head; the lips are blue. Juveniles have a false eye-spot at the base of the soft dorsal fin and a thin black line over the head,.
Habitat
Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs ; found near coral .
Behaviour
Juveniles secretive and occur below 25 m .
Diet
Feeds mainly on sponges and tunicates .
Did you know?
Many angelfish change color dramatically as they grow from juvenile to adult.
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