Indian Yellowtail Angelfish

Description: Body pale gray or light brown; black spots on scales larger dorsally, resulting in dark color on upper sides grading to pearly white ventrally. Head dark brown or black; snout lighter; a yellow spot about equal to eye diameter on the temple region. Caudal fin yellow; dorsal and anal fins dark brown to black with white margin; adjacent caudal peduncle region also black (Ref. 4858). Body depth 1.6-1.9 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 52-54 (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 17 - 18

In rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 9137).

Inhabits coral-rich areas (Ref. 9710). Found singly or in pairs.

aquarium: commercial