Author: (Boddaert, 1772)
FBname: Regal angelfish
Comments: Occurs in coral rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of 48 m or more.  Often found in the vicinity of caves and feeds on sponges and tunicates.  Solitary or in pairs, or in groups.  Frequently exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391).  Rarely survives in the aquarium.