Juveniles of the Pomacanthus genus can be similar in appearance and may be easily misidentified.
Naturally distributed in the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. It was also found in Mediterranean recently. Hong Kong is not within it’s known range of natural distribution.
Estimated to live to 36 years old.
Description
Adult:
Head and body blue.
A large, vertically elongated yellow blotch mid body.
Dorsal and anal fins elongated.
Bright blue margin on dorsal, anal, pectoral and caudal fins
Caudal fin yellowish.
Juvenile:
Body dark with numerous bluish to white vertical lines, which are curved towards head.
