Pomacanthus xanthometopon (Bleeker, 1853)

Yellowface angelfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacanthidae
Synonyms	Holacanthus xanthometopon, Euxiphipops xanthometopon, ... more
Common names	Blueface angelfish, Blue-faced angelfish, Blue-face angelfish, ... more

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Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 38.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 5 - 25 m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 25°N - 24°S

Indo-Pacific: Maldives to Vanuatu, north to the Yaeyama Islands; Palau and Krosae in Micronesia (Ref. 1602).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18

Found in coral rich areas of lagoons, channels, and outer reef slopes. Often near caves (Ref. 9710). Juveniles settle in very shallow inshore caves with algae growth (Ref. 48636). Usually solitary. Feeds on sponges and other encrusting organisms (Ref. 6113) and tunicates. Occasionally exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391). Individuals under 20 cm in length are best adapted to tank life (Ref. 4907).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; 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 (36 of 100)	High

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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