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Centropyge flavipectoralis Randall & Klausewitz, 1977 Yellowfin angelfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 20 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Maldives (Ref. 11303) and Sri Lanka. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 14-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-18. Description: Dark brown to black with hardly visible black vertical stripes on middle side and bluish spots. Pectoral fins golden brown; dorsal, caudal, and anal fins dark brown with bluish hue and blue margins (Ref. 4858). Body depth 1.9-2.1 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 44-46 (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in area of rubble with little coral growth. Occurs in small groups on semi-open substrate, Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 48636. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||