Pomacanthus xanthometopon

Angelfishes

  • Yellowface angelfish
  • Blaumasken-Kaiserfisch
  • Poisson-ange à front jaune
  • Pez angel a frente amarillo
  • Pesce angelo dalla faccia blu

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 30 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 38 cm
  • Maximum age known : 30 year(s)
  • The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.
  • Diet : Sponges - Tunicates
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing