Description
Apolemicthys kingi
Care: Intermediate
Diet: Omnivorous
Light: Medium
Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean
Kingi Angel - Appears to be restricted to subtropical waters from just south of Bazaruto in Mozambique to East Londo in SA.. The Tiger Angelfish is moderately common on rocky offshore reefs (Aliwal Shoal) at 20-50m depth, but usually seen deeper than 25m where sponges are more common. Often occurs in small loose groups. A timid species which withdraws to deep crevices or swims away when approached. With no other similar species in its range, this species is readily identified. Top half of the body is black with wavy yellow lines, grading to a uniformly pale grey ventrally, head and breast are sooty dark. There is a black spot behind the head. Dorsal and caudal fins have a narrow light border. Juveniles with fewer 'tiger-stripes' and a yellow-edged black ocellus at base of soft dorsal fin. Length to 24cm.