Yellow Masked Angelfish (Pomacanthus xanthometopon) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Yellow Masked Angelfish
Yellow-Masked Angelfish (Pomacanthus xanthometopon) is a colourful Angelfish found in tropical waters from The Maldives to Japan in the Indo-Pacific region. Its juveniles look very different from the adults, with zebra-like stripes and blue edges.
Yellow-Masked Angelfish
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
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Yellow Masked Angelfish Pomacanthus xanthometopon
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Actinopterygii
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| Order: | Perciformes (Perch-Like Fish) |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae (Pomacanthidae) |
| Genus: | Pomacanthus (Pomacanthus) |
| Species: | Pomacanthus xanthometopon |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 35 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Yellow Masked Angelfish
MIKE F
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Andaman
Trip destinations: Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Surin
When: May 2022
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