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Definition of regal angelfish
regal angelfish
Plural:regal angelfish
• noun
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A strikingly colored species of marine angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) native to the tropical Indo-Pacific Ocean and the Red Sea, easily identified by its pattern of vertical orange, white, and blue-edged stripes.
Example
"Scuba divers often travel to the coral reefs of the Red Sea in hopes of spotting a vibrant regal angelfish darting among the sponges."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Regal angelfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/regal%20angelfish