Blue Ring Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Blue Ring Angelfish
Pomacanthus annularis is commonly known as the Blue Ring/King or Annularis Angelfish, and is a very attractive species due to its vibrant colouration. It occurs in shallow tropical waters from eastern Affrica to Japan, across the Indo-Pacific region.
Blue Ring Angelfish at Boonsung Wreck
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
Blue Ring Angelfish in Thailand
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
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Blue Ring Angelfish Pomacanthus annularis
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Actinopterygii
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| Order: | Perciformes (Perch-Like Fish) |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae (Pomacanthidae) |
| Genus: | Pomacanthus (Pomacanthus) |
| Species: | Pomacanthus annularis |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 40 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Blue Ring Angelfish
Brian
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Dolphin Queen
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2024
Joel Rajesh
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Andaman
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Apr 2022
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