| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
46 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,000.0 g |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay, Mozambique to Knysna, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-25; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 21-23 |
| Biology: |
Young occur singly and commonly found in tide pools. Adults are commonly seen in small groups in midwater or near the surface. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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