Pomacanthus semicirculatus Cuvier 1831

half-circled angelfish, blue angelfish

Pomacanthus semicirculatus, half-circled angelfish, blue angelfish

Juvenile Half-circled Angelfish, Pomacanthus semicirculatus, (above) have a very bright blue, black and white semicircular pattern. They are usually found hiding in crevices.

 

 Pomacanthus semicirculatus, half-circled angelfish, blue angelfish

transitional phase

 Pomacanthus semicirculatus, half-circled angelfish, blue angelfish

Adults (above) are less secretive and are yellowish brown with small blue spots.

Family =   Pomacanthidae - Angelfishes Distribution =  widespread tropical Indo-Pacific Max size = 35cms