| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 12 - 200 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: southern Caribbean Islands to São Paulo, Brazil (Ref. 40101). |
| Diagnosis: |
Closely resembles C. acanthops. Head, back and dorsal fin golden yellow; sides, caudal, and anal fins dark blue with numerous black spots. Eye with a narrow blue ring around it. |
| Biology: |
Common among isolated patches of staghorn coral Acropora cervicornis. Feeds mainly on algae and sponges (Ref. 47377). |
| 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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