Majestic Angelfish
This species is native to both the indian and pacific oceans.
Majestic angelfish. Although they are reported to live over 21 years. Navarchus is one of the smallest of the larger species of angelfish. Blue faced angelfish emperor angelfish and the majestic angelfish are all from the same family.
Pomacanthus navarchus the blue girdled angelfish or majestic angelfish is a marine angelfish from the indo pacific region. Like many large angelfish their appearance will change dramatically from the juvenile to adult stage. It grows to a maximum length of 28 centimetres 11 in but is usually much smaller than this and can live to be up to 21 years old.
Majestic angelfish are often seen in pairs on the reef but also occur alone. The girdle is highlighted with neon blue margins. While somewhat shy this angel is one of the easier angelfish to keep.
It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. As they mature the darker juvenile color form of the. The majestic angelfish also known as the blue girdled angelfish is from the pomacanthus family of angelfish.
Large concentrations can be found off the shores of the aegean islands and new guinea as well as on the great barrier reef. Majestic angelfish or euxiphipops navarchus belong to the family pomacanthidae. The blue girdled angelfish also called the majestic angelfish has yellow scales with blue margins and a dark blue band or girdle that covers the face and extends backward.
It rarely attains this size in the aquarium and is a slow grower. Majestic angelfish are one of the most popular angelfish species within the hobby due to their large size as well as their beautiful coloration and markings but they are only recommended for experienced hobbyists due to their preference for pristine water quality and stable chemistry.
