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Apolemichthys guezei (Randall & Maugé, 1978) Reunion angelfish |
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photo by
Plantard, P. |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 60 - 80 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from Réunion (Ref. 4858, 33390). May possibly occur at Mauritius and Madagascar (Ref. 4858). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body golden brown to orange with bright yellow spots; head brown, the posterior edge of the opercle dark brown or black; caudal fin and the rear portions of the dorsal and anal fins brown. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits deep seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Unknown to the aquarium hobby; its maintenance is probably similar to that of A. trimaculatus. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||