Arabian Angelfish

Pomacanthus asfur

Sighting evidence at Bandar Khayran, Muscat

An endemic gem of the Arabian Sea, this bold angelfish patrols reef territories grazing on sponges and tunicates. Adults wear a striking yellow swathe across a deep blue body — a pattern unique to the Arabian region and absent in all Indo-Pacific relatives. Pairs maintain stable home ranges across the patch reefs of Bandar Khayran.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Arabian 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.