Cortez Angel

Latin Name

Pomacantus zonipectus

Common Name

Cortez Angel

Also known as

Cortez Angelfish

Fast Facts

This species is one of only a few angels found in the tropical eastern Pacific. Being only one of a small number of fish imported from its region, availability of the Cortez Angel is perhaps monthly. Small juveniles (the most often available size) are black to dark brown with curved yellow and blue lines. Adult Cortez angelfishes are gray brown overall, with a yellow area behind the head and a yellow band with a dark border. The scale edges of large adults are darker and provide an interesting "textured" appearance. The body becomes darker toward the tail, but the tail itself is yellowish with lighter markings. . Although the adults are not as colorful as many other members of the genus, they are still handsome fish, and they are notably hardier than most large angels. Adults require a large aquarium with plenty of swimming room. Like all angelfishes, this species should be fed a varied diet, which should include vegetable matter. Only one Cortez angelfish should be kept per tank, and the territorial juveniles of this species should definitely not be housed with the young of the gray (Pomacanthus arcuatus) or French (P. paru) angelfishes, which are similar in color.

Sizes

Small/Around 1"-2"
Medium/Around 2"-3"
Large/Around 4"-5"
X-Large/Around 5"-6"
Show/Around 6"-7"

Range in Nature

Sea of Cortez, Central America

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Omnivorous, feed a varied diet that includes plenty of plant material. Also offer prepared frozen foods containing sponge.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Generally not recommended. May eat some soft corals and nip at large Polyped stony corals, zooanthids and clams.

Related Fish

More Angelfish

Availability

Not often available, sporadic.

Add to Cart

Cortez Angel

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Medium	$79.00
Large	$89.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.