| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-19. Description: Head and back light grey, ventrally black, forehead pattern maze of grey lines; fins dorsal and anal black, margin yellow, caudal fin yellow. Body depth 1.9-2.0 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 80-90 (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Adults found on current prone, semi-open reef flats with gorgonians and seawhips in depths of at least 35 m (Ref. 48636). Juveniles in sheltered coastal bays (10-15 m) with small coral outcrops on muddy substrates (Ref. 48636). |
| 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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