Cocos Angelfish

Description: Anterior half of the body, from the snout up to the line from the third dorsal spine to the middle of the pelvic-anal fin space, golden yellow; rest of the body, including the adjacent dorsal and anal fins, to the caudal peduncle dark blue or black; caudal fin and peduncle golden yellow. An irregular bright blue band rings the orbit. Dorsal and anal fins with a narrow bright blue margin (Ref. 4858). Body depth 1.8-2.0 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 47-48 (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 17

Found in coral and rubble areas on steep outer reef slopes (Ref. 4858).

Found in coral and rubble areas on steep outer reef slopes. Solitary or in small groups of four to five individuals.

aquarium: commercial