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Yellowtail Angelfish

Yellowtail Angelfish

Chaetodontoplus personifer

Quick Facts

Scientific name Chaetodontoplus personifer

Other names Blueface Angelfish, Personifer Angelfish, Spottedface Angelfish, Yellowface Angelfish

Size Up to 35 cm (14 in)

Weight Up to a kilo (2.2lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Rocky areas, flat bottom sponge gardens and coral reefs

Depth Range

Yellowtail Angelfish Distribution Australia

Interesting Info

The Yellowtail Angelfish from western Australia is a semi-aggressive fish that generally lives a solitary life, but can be found in pairs or small harems. They are typically found in depths up to 40m (131 ft).
Yellowtail Angelfish like other angelfishes (Pomacanthidae), have a sharp spine at the base of each gill cover (handle with care).
These fish are omnivores and primarily feed on sponges, tunicates and crustaceans.
Estimates of lifespan between 10 and 15 years.
They are the largest of its genus growing up to 35 cm (14 in).
The main predators of angelfish include sharks, larger predatory fish and marine mammals.

Species Interaction

Aquarium & Reef

The Yellowtail Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus personifer) is endemic to western & northern Australia and often confused with the Queensland Yellowtail Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus meridithi). They are “sister species” and the distinguishing feature between the two is an all yellow tail in the QLD Yellowtail’s versus a black bar through the tail of personifer angelfish.

As it is endemic to Australia, it has a small range across western and northern Australia, being found as far south as Perth.