Pomacanthus zonipectus - T.B.

Pomacanthus zonipectus, commonly known as the Cortez angelfish, is a large angelfish. As juveniles they're black with yellow vertical stripes which are bend backwards in the front half of the body. In the fins these stripes become blue. As with most angelfishes, their adult appearance is totally different. Their base colour is dark grey with scribbles and spots on it. In the middle is an area which is lighter grey in colour, sometimes a little brownish. Just behind the head it has two vertical yellow bands and the caudal fin is yellow as well. A very impressive fish that isn't seen too often.

Like all other angelfish it's hermaphroditic and the most dominant fish will turn into a male when there is no other male around. If you do consider adding them for your tank, do keep in mind that they are usually quite dominant towards other angelfishes especially other Pomacanthus.
Most angelfish are not really reef safe and this one is no exception. As juveniles they mainly eat filamentous algae, but as adults sponges is the main part of their diet, supplemented by tunicates, algae and hydroids. Keeping them well fed seems to reduce the risk, so make sure to feed them a proper varied diet of algae and meaty foods to make them really happy. But do keep in mind that they may sooner or later start nipping/eating all sorts of corals (especially Zoanthus, LPS and clams). So best keep this fish in a fish-only tank or plan your corals well and accept the damage it can do.

This fish is Tank Bred and will adapt to your aquarium easier compared to a wild caught specimen!