| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 40 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Somalia to East London, South Africa. Also around oceanic islands. Common off East Africa (Ref. 9710). |
| Diagnosis: |
Head, upper sides, dorsal, and caudal fins golden yellow; lower two-thirds of the body and the anal fin black with numerous close-set purple spots. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits areas with coral rubble and frequently occurs in small groups of up to about 10 individuals. Feeds on small invertebrates and algae (Ref. 5503). Spawns at sunset; male stimulating the emission of eggs with biting motions on female's abdomen; eggs released and abandoned in open water without any particular parental care (Ref. 5503). Popular aquarium fish in Natal. Occasionally exported from Kenya. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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