Indischer Rauchglas-Kaiserfisch im Aquarium des Zoo Zürich

Indian yellowtail angelfish

Apolemichthys xanthurus

The Indian yellowtail angelfish feeds on sponges, crustaceans and algae.

LC

Red List
Least Concern

This makes it one of the few species of reef fish.

Taxonomy

Pomacanthidae, genus Apolemichthys (9 species)

Habitat

coral reefs, at depths of between 5 and 45 metres

Behaviour and ecology

individually or in pairs

Diet

mainly sponges

Taxonomy

Pomacanthidae, genus Apolemichthys (9 species)

Habitat

coral reefs, at depths of between 5 and 45 metres

Behaviour and ecology

individually or in pairs

Diet

mainly sponges

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