scubaseason

Yellowbar Angelfish

Pomacanthus maculosus

Sighting evidence at Shaab Abu Ramada, Hurghada

This Red Sea endemic patrols territories among the coral bommies, its deep blue body with a distinctive yellow saddle immediately visible against the coral backdrop.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Yellowbar Angelfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Also seen at other sites