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My Tank Thread
https://reefbuilders.com//04/15/new-rare-subspecies-designation-for-the-beloved-regal-angelfish/
Now the two variants are their own species.
I swear I can tell the difference between "yellow belly variants" especially Sumatra, versus Red Sea. Maldives and other Indian Ocean regions look very similar to the Red Sea but I would still love for people to post their yellow belly regal angels (that know the region they were collected from) and see if I can guess.
I've been 3/3 with Indian Ocean/Maldives, Sumatra, and a true Red Sea over the past few months!
Anyway, more on topic - it's official!
Now the two variants are their own species.
I swear I can tell the difference between "yellow belly variants" especially Sumatra, versus Red Sea. Maldives and other Indian Ocean regions look very similar to the Red Sea but I would still love for people to post their yellow belly regal angels (that know the region they were collected from) and see if I can guess.
I've been 3/3 with Indian Ocean/Maldives, Sumatra, and a true Red Sea over the past few months!
Anyway, more on topic - it's official!