Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 15 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Malay Peninsula, northward to southern Japan. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits coastal rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Solitary species. Feeds on sponges and tunicates. Rarely exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391). |
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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