| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 14 - 50 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Austral (including Rapa), Pitcairn and Easter islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in areas with coral or rock bottoms and numerous crevices (Ref. 4858). Feeds on filamentous algae (Ref. 89972). Forms harems of 3-7 individuals. Rarely exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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