| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 138 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Johnston (Ref. 11013) and Hawaiian Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Bright orange with irregular, close-set, thin, vertical black stripes on body, head, and fins; the dorsal, caudal, and anal fins with bright blue margin; the pectoral and pelvic fins orange to bright yellow. |
| Biology: |
Inhabit rock, coral, or rubble areas of seaward reefs; juveniles occasionally in 5 m (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feed on algae and detritus (Ref. 13550). Oviparous (Ref. 240), monogamous (Ref. 52884). Peak reproductive activity occurs from mid-December through May. Spawn at dusk during the week before full moon (Ref. 4858). |
| 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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