Apolemichthys guezei (Randall & Maugé, 1978)
Reunion angelfish
photo by Plantard, P.

Family:  Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes)
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 60 - 80 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: known only from Réunion (Ref. 4858, 33390). May possibly occur at Mauritius and Madagascar (Ref. 4858).
Diagnosis:  Body golden brown to orange with bright yellow spots; head brown, the posterior edge of the opercle dark brown or black; caudal fin and the rear portions of the dorsal and anal fins brown.
Biology:  Inhabits deep seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Unknown to the aquarium hobby; its maintenance is probably similar to that of A. trimaculatus.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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