| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 81 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan and the South China Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-17. Description: Body black, fins pelvic white, tail yellow. Body depth 1.7-2.0 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 80-90 (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky reefs (Ref. 43239). Found in small groups or solitarily. Captured specimens few (Ref. 90102). |
| 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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