Sealife guideThe scribbled angelfishChaetodontoplus duboulayi
Taxonomy
Description
The scribbled angelfish is a medium-sized fish species, reaching up to 10 inches in length.
The scribbled angelfish features vibrant colors with electric blue on its dorsal and anal fins, a darker blue on its sides and a golden yellow on its tail, upper body and head.
Its dorsal and anal fins, as well as its sides, are adorned with patterns resembling a labyrinth.
Range
The scribbled angelfish is a tropical species that inhabits the coral reefs of Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Habitat
The scribbled angelfish often swims alone or in small groups near crevices and coral drop-offs.
Did you know ?
Its striking colors make the scribbled angelfish a sought-after species among aquarium enthusiasts.
Within the same genus
Blue spotted angelfish
(Chaetodontoplus caeruleopunctatus)
Vermiculated angelfish
(Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus)
Within the same family
Passer angelfish
(Holacanthus passer)
Yellow-ear angelfish
(Apolemichthys xanthotis)
Gray angelfish
(Pomacanthus arcuatus)
Zebra angelfish
(Genicanthus caudovittatus)
Pearl-scaled angelfish
(Centropyge vrolikii)
Lemonpeel angelfish
(Centropyge flavissima)
Rusty angelfish
(Centropyge ferrugata)
Rock beauty
(Holacanthus tricolor)
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(Odonus niger)
Turbot
(Balistes capriscus)
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(Anampses caeruleopunctatus)
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(Naso caeruleacauda)
Ocean tang
(Acanthurus bahianus)
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(Chaetodon kleinii)
Goldspotted eel
(Myrichthys ocellatus)
Dogtooth tuna
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(Linckia laevigata)
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(Synanceia verrucosa)
Eastern clown anemonefish
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(Natator depressus)
Scribbled angelfish
(Chaetodontoplus duboulayi)
Tawny nurse shark
(Nebrius ferrugineus)
Whale shark
(Rhincodon typus)
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