Regal angel variants now subspecies

[4FordFamily]

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!

 

[Aardvark1134]

Unless you hand caught it you only know what the place told you. And often you can tell they are not telling you the truth lol