Peppermint Angelfish

This is a really exotic fish that is popular among collectors and was put on display in public a few years ago. Divers have a difficult time capturing or spotting it because it is only found deep within oceans and other bodies of water.

The Peppermint Angelfish is a small species of marine ray-finned fish, a marine angelfish in the Pomacanthidae family. It is native to the Cook Islands and can be found in the central South Pacific Ocean.

The body of the Peppermint Angelfish is deep and oval-shaped, with five white vertical bands on a reddish-orange background. The caudal fin is transparent, whereas the dorsal and anal fins have white edges. The chin and face are white. This species can grow to a maximum length of 7 cm.

The eastern central Pacific Ocean is home to the peppermint angelfish. It has only been recorded from Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, but it is expected to be recorded further in the region.

The Peppermint Angelfish can be found at depths ranging from 55 to 120 meters (180 to 394 feet) on coral debris, overhangs, and caves on the reef's steep outer slopes. Its food is unknown, however, it is thought to consist of worms, crustaceans, sponges, tunicates, and detritus. It was captured in pairs or small groups.

The Peppermint Angelfish are infrequently exported as aquarium specimens and can command high prices (a single specimen was offered for sale for $30,000).

Price: $30,000