HomeMarine aquarium fishAngelfish & butterflyfishArabian angelfish Arabian angelfish (Pomacanthus asfur) Scientific name: Pomacanthus asfur Forssk?l, 1775 The Arabian angelfish (Pomacanthus asfur) is a marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, south to Zanzibar. BiologyCommon around semi-protected inshore reefs with rich soft and hard coral growth, occasional patches of silt bottom. Very aggressive toward its own species, unless paired. Feeds mainly on sponges and tunicates. Minimum depth reported taken from.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific namePomacanthus asfurFamilyPomacanthidae (Angelfishes)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length40.0Depth range3–30 m (10–98 ft)EnvironmentMarine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 3 - 30 mClimateTropicalDistributionWestern Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, south to Zanzibar.Conservation status (IUCN)Least Concern (LC)Threat to humansHarmlessUsesAquarium: commercialResilienceMedium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More angelfish & butterflyfishPajama cardinalfishSphaeramia nematopteraPurplemask angelfishCentropyge venustaFrench angelfishPomacanthus paruGoldtail angelfishPomacanthus chrysurusClarion angelfishHolacanthus clarionensisGray angelfishPomacanthus arcuatusSee all angelfish & butterflyfish SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026