| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: mainly in tropical waters. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Description: Bright orange-red with a vertical elongate black blotch and 4 - 5 bars on the sides; posterior part of the dorsal and anal fins with alternating short purple-blue and black bands (Ref. 1602). Specimens from the Marquesas lack the vertical black bars (Ref. 48391). Body depth 1.7-2.0 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 44-47 (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in clear lagoon and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to a depth of 57 m (Ref. 1602). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Secretive and stays near shelter (Ref. 1602). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35409). Feeds on algae. Forms harems of 3-7 individuals. 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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