king angelfish

The king angelfish is a striking member of the pomacanthid family, named for its regal bearing and bold coloration. Adults display contrasting bands of yellow and dark blue, with a distinctive pale or white vertical stripe that runs through the eye. Found in rocky reefs and deeper drop-offs along the Pacific coast of the Americas, it feeds on sponges and tunicates. This species is generally wary but predictable in its movements, making it an engaging subject for divers willing to approach slowly and keep distance.