| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 13 years |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Samoan and Phoenix Islands, north to southern Japan, south to New Caledonia; throughout Micronesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 15-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Description: Juveniles similar to adult and easily recognized by their distinctive coloration (Ref. 48636). Head and anterior half of trunk yellow with a blue blotch over the eye. Posterior half of trunk and tail blue. Caudal fin yellow (Ref. 1602). Body depth 1.8-2.2 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 46-48 (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits lagoon, channel, or protected seaward reef slopes, drop offs, coral and rubble areas (Ref. 1602). Usually in pairs or in small groups. Feeds on algae, small crustaceans and worms. Darts from one hiding place to the next. Commonly exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391). |
| 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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