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Regal Angelfish
About Regal Angelfish
Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) is a beautiful fish from the Indo-Pacific region that can be found in many countries. It can survive at depths of more than 50 meters. The fish's stripe pattern and various body patterns make it even more attractive.
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Common Name
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Royal Angelfish, Royal Empress Angel
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pygoplites diacanthus
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Species
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Pygoplites diacanthus
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Genus
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Pygoplites
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SubFamily
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Caviinae
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Family
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Pomacanthidae
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SuperFamily
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Percoidea
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SubOrder
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Acanthuroidei
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Order
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Acanthuriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Regal Angelfish |
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Color
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Yellow
Blue
Pink
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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8.9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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hard |
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Temperature
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74°F to 80°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Coral
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Water Hardness
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Soft
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Minimum Tank Size
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125 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Regal Angelfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Independent
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Regal Angelfish. |
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Lifespan
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15 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Coral Reefs
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Country
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Australia
Indonesia
Japan
Micronesia (Federated States of)
New Caledonia
South Africa
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