Tropical Pacific Reefs

Regal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

Location: Yap, Micronesia

Scientific Name: Pygoplites diacanthus

Also known as: Royal Angelfish

Category: Angelfishes

Size: 6 to 10 in. (15 to 25 cm)

Depth: 20-150 ft. (6-45 m)

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef, French Polynesia