Flagfin Angel (Cuvier, 1831)

 Scientific Name  Apolemichthys trimaculatus
 Diet  Herbivore; algae, sponges, tunicates
 Alt Common Name  Threespot Angelfish, Shiten-yakko (Jap. 'four spot valet'), Tu'u'u (Samoan), Boray-boray (Phillipines)
 Family  Pomacanthidae
 Origin  Pacific Ocean
 Aquarist Level  Intermediate
 Reef Safe  With Caution
 Coloration  Yellow with Blue lips and black highlights
 Disposition  Generally Peaceful.
 Hardiness  Moderate
 Compatibility  Peaceful with other species. Aggressive with own species
 Mature Size  12 inches
 Sexual Dimorphism  Males tend to have brighter coloration.

Notes: Large angels may nip at soft or hard corals.  Caution is advised when adding to a reef aquarium.  A larger aquarium (75 to 125 gallon plus) is recommended for housing large angels.