Sealife guideThe scribbled angelfishChaetodontoplus duboulayi
Last updated on 01/29/2025 at 11:44 PM
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.
Geographic 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
Bicolor angelfish
(Centropyge bicolor)
Blueface angelfish
(Pomacanthus xanthometopon)
Bluering angelfish
(Pomacanthus annularis)
Goldflake angelfish
(Apolemichthys xanthopunctatus)
Multibarred angelfish
(Paracentropyge multifasciata)
Rock beauty
(Holacanthus tricolor)
Sixbar angelfish
(Pomacanthus sexstriatus)
Yellow blotch angelfish
(Pomacanthus maculosus)
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(Tripterygion delaisi)
Cocoa damselfish
(Stegastes variabilis)
Hogchoker
(Trinectes maculatus)
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(Opsanus tau)
Pallid goby
(Coryphopterus eidolon)
Purple anthias
(Pseudanthias tuka)
Tomato grouper
(Cephalopholis sonnerati)
Yellow-edged lyretail
(Variola louti)
The marine species from Australia
Australian sea apple
(Pseudocolochirus axiologus)
Big-belly seahorse
(Hippocampus abdominalis)
Blue sea star
(Linckia laevigata)
Brownbanded bamboo shark
(Chiloscyllium punctatum)
Flatback sea turtle
(Natator depressus)
Long-finned pilot whale
(Globicephala melas)
Scribbled angelfish
(Chaetodontoplus duboulayi)
White spotted wedgefish
(Rhynchobatus australiae)
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