Kermadec Angelfish
Chaetodontoplus meredithi
Sighting evidence at Malabar Pinnacle, Lord Howe Island
The Kermadec angelfish, also known as the Queensland yellowtail angelfish, reaches the southern edge of its subtropical range at Lord Howe Island and is a reliable resident at Malabar Pinnacle's mid-depth zone. Its bold black, white, and yellow pattern makes it among the island's most photographed reef fish, and its dependence on sponge-rich walls means its presence signals structurally intact, healthy reef habitat.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Kermadec Angelfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.