HomeMarine aquarium fishAngelfish & butterflyfishYellow-ear angelfish Yellow-ear angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthotis) Scientific name: Apolemichthys xanthotis Fraser-Brunner, 1950 The Yellow-ear angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthotis) is a marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Aden. BiologyInhabits coral-rich areas. Often in pairs or small groups. Probably feeds on algae, sponges, and benthic invertebrates. Minimum depth reported taken from.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameApolemichthys xanthotisFamilyPomacanthidae (Angelfishes)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length20.0Depth range10–35 m (33–115 ft)EnvironmentMarine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 10 - 35 mClimateTropicalDistributionWestern Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Aden.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 nematopteraYellowtail angelfishApolemichthys xanthurusGoldspotted angelfishApolemichthys xanthopunctatusFlameback angelfishCentropyge aurantonotusYellowfin angelfishCentropyge flavipectoralisBlackear angelfishCentropyge hotumatuaSee 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