Yellow-Mask Angelfish

Scientific Name: Pomacanthus xanthometopon
Family: Angelfish - Pomacanthidae
Maximum Size: 38cm
Identification: Yellow with large blue spots on scales forming network pattern, blue head with yellow eye mask; large black spot on rear dorsal.
Favourite: Solitary; feed on sponges and tunicates.
Hide-out: Coral-rich areas in 5-30m.
Location: Indo-Asian Pacific - Maldives to Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea and Vanuatu. S.W. Japan to Great Barrier Reef.

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