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Threespot Angelfish

Threespot Angelfish

Apolemichthys Trimaculatus

Quick Facts

Scientific name Apolemichthys Trimaculatus

Other names Three-spot Angelfish, Flagfin Angelfish, Three Spot Angelfish

Size Up to 26 cm (10.2 in)

Weight Under a kilo (2.2lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Lagoons and coral reefs along steep slopes

Depth Range

Threespot Angelfish Distribution Australia

Interesting Info

The Threespot Angelfish are a peaceful species mostly found in pairs or small schools. Young fish stay in the shallows under 25 m (82 ft) whilst adults can be found in up to 80 m (262 ft).
Threespot Angelfish do not exhibit dramatic sexual dimorphism (visual differences) between sexes. Males may be slightly larger than females.
These fish are omnivores and primarily feed on algae, sponges, tunicates and other small invertebrates.
Estimates of lifespan is 10 years.
They get their name from the spot on the forehead, above the eye, and a faded spot behind each gill.
The main predators of angelfish include sharks, larger predatory fish and marine mammals.

Species Interaction

Aquarium & Reef

The Threespot Angelfish also known as the Flagfin Angelfish is a popular reef species admired for its bright yellow colour and bluish/purplish mouth. Whilst they are a peaceful fish, they are also very timid and easily spooked.

The fish has a large range throughout the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans, covering parts of East Africa, Samoa, parts of Southern Japan and down to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.