Another similar black white edged submarginal band runs along the caudal and anal fins.

[1] The banded angelfish is a common species on rocky reefs, under overhangs and in caves, in areas of coral.

Its diet is dominated by sponges but they also consume algae, hydroids and the eggs of marine organisms.

[1] The banded angelfish was first formally described as Holacanthus arcuatus in 1831 by the English naturalist John Edward Gray (1800–1875).

[5] The banded angelfish is rare in the aquarium trade and when available it is a difficult species to maintain in captivity.