Yellowbar Angelfish

Pomacanthus maculosus

Family: Pomacanthidae Category: Actinopterygii Max size: 50 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coral reefs and rocky areas
Distribution: Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf
Food: Sponges, tunicates, algae
Way of living: Solitary or in pairs
Behavior: Territorial, often found swimming around coral formations. They feed primarily on sponges, tunicates, and other invertebrates.

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