Least Concern· population stable· assessed 2010

Arabian Angelfish

Pomacanthus asfur

Sighting evidence at Dubai Artificial Reef, Dubai

Photo: Nico K. Michiels · CC BY-NC

This striking endemic of the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea displays a bold yellow saddle patch across its deep indigo body, making it instantly recognisable on the reef structure. Pairs defend territories on the coral-encrusted hull sections and feed on sponges and tunicates that colonise the sunken metal. Their presence signals maturing coral cover on the artificial substrate.

Evidence at this site

0 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

No date on file

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.

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