Banded Sicklefish
NameBanded Sicklefish
Scientific NameDrepane punctata
Common NamesBanded Sicklefish, Spotted Sicklefish, Sicklefish
FamilyDrepaneidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Coastal Waters, Estuaries
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Angelfish, Tangs, Non-aggressive Triggerfish, Groupers (smaller species), Other large, robust community marine fish
Description
The Banded Sicklefish is a disc-shaped marine fish characterized by its silvery body, vertical bands, and scattered dark spots. Found in the Indo-Pacific, it inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, and sometimes brackish environments, often over sandy or muddy substrates. This omnivorous species feeds on small invertebrates, algae, and detritus.
