Pomacanthus zonipectus (Gill, 1862)

Cortez angelfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacanthidae
Synonyms	Pomacanthodes zonipectus, ... more
Common names	Ángel de Cortés, Isabelita, Machín Lechuza, ... more

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Main reference

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

Max length : 46.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9333); common length : 26.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9333)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 6 - 12 m

Climate / Range

Tropical; 32°N -

Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California (Puerto Peñasco) and north of Bahía Magdalena (Bahía San Juanico), Mexico to Peru.
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A diurnal feeder or substrate feeder. Primary food item are sponges supplemented by tunicates, algae, bryozoans, hydroids and eggs. Adults often range widely over the reef in pairs or loose aggregations while juveniles are territorial and solitary. Oviparous (Ref. 240), monogamous (Ref. 52884). Breeding occurs from midsummer to early fall and juveniles are most abundant from August through November.


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

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; 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 (41 of 100)	High

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Busson, Frédéric

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