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.
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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
Semicircle angelfish
(Pomacanthus semicirculatus)
Goldflake angelfish
(Apolemichthys xanthopunctatus)
Yellow lemonpeel angelfish
(Pomacanthus navarchus)
Banded angelfish
(Apolemichthys arcuatus)
Royal angelfish
(Pygoplites diacanthus)
Bicolor angelfish
(Centropyge bicolor)
Blacktail angelfish
(Centropyge eibli)
Rock beauty
(Holacanthus tricolor)
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(Chaetodontoplus duboulayi)
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(Nebrius ferrugineus)
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(Rhincodon typus)
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(Rhynchobatus australiae)
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