Kermadec Angelfish

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The Kermadec angelfish, also known as the Queensland yellowtail angelfish, reaches the southern edge of its subtropical range at Lord Howe Island and is a reliable resident at Malabar Pinnacle's mid-depth zone. Its bold black, white, and yellow pattern makes it among the island's most photographed reef fish, and its dependence on sponge-rich walls means its presence signals structurally intact, healthy reef habitat.