Potter's Angelfish
Centropyge potteri
Sighting evidence at Molokini Crater, Maui
Endemic to the Hawaiian archipelago, Potter's angelfish is found in higher densities inside Molokini than almost anywhere else in its range, grazing algae and detritus from the crater's basalt substrate. Its deep orange body fading to blue-grey distinguishes it from all other Pacific angelfish, and its strict endemism makes Molokini one of very few places on earth where it can be reliably observed.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Potter's Angelfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.