| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 110 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Indo-Malayan region eastward to the Line Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-18; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 18-18. Description: Body grey, dorsal horizontal band white (extending to caudal peduncle), black diffuse oblique band from mid-dorsal to anal fin; eye bar black; forehead spot black large; lateral spots golden.; dorsal fin black Body depth 1.6-1.8 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 38-47 (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in outer reef slopes and steep drop-offs. Solitary or in pairs or small groups; uncommon to rare (Ref. 9710). Feeds on sponges and tunicates. Rarely exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391). Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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