Holacanthus bermudensis Goode, 1876

Angelfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacanthidae
Synonyms	Holacanthus ciliaris bermudensis, ... more
Common names	Blue angelfish, Blue angelfish, Chabelita azul, ... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1985. (Ref. 4858)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 45.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4858)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 2 - 92 m (Ref. 9710), usually 5 - 25 m (Ref. 9761)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 35°N - 18°N, 100°W - 75°W (Ref. 55264)

Western Atlantic: Bermuda, Bahamas and off southern Florida, USA to the Gulf of Mexico. Also to Yucatan, Mexico (Ref. 26938).
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Short description

Soft parts of dorsal and anal fins and caudal fins have wide yellow margins. Dark spot on forehead lacks electric blue ring. Juveniles blue, banded, with last prominent band straight (Ref. 26938). The pectorals are blue basally, clear distally, with a broad yellow band separating the two colors; the pelvic fins are light yellow (Ref. 13442).

Inhabits rocky or coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Juveniles in channels and on inshore reefs (Ref. 9710). Feeds primarily on sponges (Ref. 9710). Small juveniles do well in aquariums once they begin to accept food.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (44 of 100)	High

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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