| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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