Apolemichthys arcuatus (Gray, 1831)

Banded angelfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacanthidae
Synonyms	Holacanthus arcuatus, Desmoholacanthus arcuatus, ... more
Common names	Black-banded angel, Bandit angelfish, 弓形阿波鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R., R. Steene and M. Allen. 1998. (Ref. 47838)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 18.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3921)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 12 - 183 m (Ref. 11013), usually 25 - 50 m (Ref. 47838)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N -

Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian and Johnston islands.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18. Overall pale with a broad black bar bordered by a narrow pearly white band running across the upper side from the front of the eye to the posterior portion of the soft dorsal fin. A similar broad black band with pearly white border runs submarginal on the caudal and anal fins.

Common on rocky reefs, in ledges and caves; also in coral areas (Ref. 47838). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Submarine observations to 183 m (Ref. 11013). Feeds mainly on sponges (Ref. 47838); stomach content of some specimens also had algae, traces of hydroids and unidentified eggs. Minimum depth from Ref. 47838.


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)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (25 of 100)	High

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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