How big is the Six-barred Angelfish?

Six-barred Angelfish (Pomacanthus sexstriatus) reaches 25–35 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Six-barred Angelfish?

Six-barred Angelfish is found between 5–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Six-barred Angelfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Six-barred Angelfish?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Six-barred Angelfish (Pomacanthus sexstriatus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Pomacanthus sexstriatus
Common name: Six-barred Angelfish
Category: Fish
Family: Pomacanthidae
Genus: Pomacanthus
Size: 25–35 cm
Depth: 5–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: benthic, solitary, slow-mover, diurnal
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Pomacanthus sexstriatus reaches 25-35 cm. Blue-white body with six very distinctive vertical black or blue stripes. Indo-Pacific at 5-40 m. Very large and impressive. Slow swimming. Less territorial than other Pomacanthus. Omnivore. Highly visible and impressive to all divers.

Photo of Six-barred Angelfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Six-barred Angelfish?: Six-barred Angelfish (Pomacanthus sexstriatus) reaches 25–35 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Six-barred Angelfish?: Six-barred Angelfish is found between 5–40 m deep.
Is the Six-barred Angelfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Six-barred Angelfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Six-barred Angelfish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Pomacanthus

Other species in the family Pomacanthidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 276026)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2396414)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia