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Royal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus
About the species

One of the most beautiful reef fish, banded in vivid orange, white and electric blue with a yellow tail. Shy and reef-bound, it darts between coral crevices feeding on sponges and tunicates. Its dazzling pattern makes it a prized sighting on any Red Sea wall dive.


Where to see it

10 sites in the catalogue.


Sighting history
Verified sightings · last 12 months

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