| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
21 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 23 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Natal, South Africa (Ref. 11228) and Mozambique (Ref. 57683). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 15-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 3-4; Anal soft rays: 17-18 |
| Biology: |
A generally uncommon species that inhabits seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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