Six Bar Angel – Pomacanthus sexstriatus – Adult

The Six Bar Angel (Pomacanthus sexstriatus) is distinguished by the six dark vertical bars along its side. The body is otherwise tan and covered with small blue spots. There is a white bar behind each eye. Juveniles are black with white stripes and a blue outline and fins.

The larger angelfish available in the aquarium trade include those from the genera Apolemichthys, Chaetodontoplus, Holacanthus, Pomacanthus, and Pygoplites. Of these, Apolemichthys and Chaetodontoplus are generally the smallest and are sometimes considered \