Ornate angelfish

Genicanthus bellus

Eighteen Centimeters Pomacanthid Fish of Indo Pacific

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Southeast Asia
Deep-bodied
Compressed cross-section
Medium
Tropical fish

Genicanthus bellus, the ornate angelfish, bellus angelfish or bellus lyretail angelfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a marine angelfish belonging to the family Pomacanthidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Pomacanthidae
Genus: Genicanthus
Maximum length: 18 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Cocos-Keeling Atoll. Pacific Ocean: Philippines, Palau, Guam, Cook Island and the Society Islands. Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797 ). Distribution may be expanded with more deep reef exploration.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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