| Family: |
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| Max. size: |
33 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden to Natal, South Africa and including Seychelles, Comoros and Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 18-19. Juveniles with stripes on head (Ref. 5953). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coral-rich reefs (Ref. 9710). Seldom seen in the aquarium trade. |
| 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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