HomeMarine aquarium fishAngelfish & butterflyfishZebra angelfish Zebra angelfish (Genicanthus caudovittatus) Scientific name: Genicanthus caudovittatus G?nther, 1860 The Zebra angelfish (Genicanthus caudovittatus) is a marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea south to Natal, South Africa, including Maldives, Madagascar, Reunion, and Mauritius. BiologyDorsal spines: 15; Dorsal soft rays: 15-17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. Males recognized by the zebra-like stripes and black streak along the base of the dorsal fin. Females grey with black streaks along the caudal fin.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameGenicanthus caudovittatusFamilyPomacanthidae (Angelfishes)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length20.0Depth range2–70 m (7–230 ft)EnvironmentMarine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 70 mClimateTropicalDistributionWestern Indian Ocean: Red Sea south to Natal, South Africa, including Maldives, Madagascar, Reunion, and Mauritius.Conservation status (IUCN)Least Concern (LC)Threat to humansHarmlessUsesAquarium: commercialResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More angelfish & butterflyfishPajama cardinalfishSphaeramia nematopteraBluestriped angelfishChaetodontoplus septentrionalisOrangeface angelfishChaetodontoplus chrysocephalusBluespotted angelfishChaetodontoplus caeruleopunctatusJapanese swallowGenicanthus semifasciatusMango angelfishCentropyge shepardiSee 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