| Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| 11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m, non-migratory |
| Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, north to the Izu Island, south to Lord Howe Island. Not found in the Red Sea, Hawaii, and the southern Pacific Ocean (Ref. 48391). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-19. Description: Color in life variable; predominantly light orange with the barring broken into a series of spots; others almost entirely purple (Ref. 1602). Body depth 1.7-2.0 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 42-45 (Ref. 90102). |
| Secretive species found in lagoon and seaward reef slopes in areas with rich coral growth. Found singly or in aggregations (Ref. 1602); forms harems of 3-7 individuals. Feeds on algae. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known from southern Taiwan (including Hsiao-liu-chiu) and from Lanyu and Green islands (Ref. 48445, 48451). Also Ref. 4868, 47843. |
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