The yellowbar angelfish is a striking member of the pomacanthid family, recognisable by its bold vertical yellow bars against a dark body. Found in coral reef environments across the Indian Ocean and Red Sea, it inhabits deeper reef zones and drop-offs where it feeds on sponges and tunicates. Like other large angelfish, it is territorial and often seen singly or in pairs moving deliberately through crevices and along reef walls.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Teleostei
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Genus
- Pomacanthus
Most likely to be seen at
Sites where its range and habitat make it likely — not yet confirmed by a logged sighting.