| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
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). |
| Diagnosis: |
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). |
| Biology: |
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. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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