Tiger angelfish
📖 Overview
Tiger angelfish (Apolemichthys kingi), first described by Heemstra, 1984 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pomacanthidae (order Acanthuriformes). Adults typically reach 21.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 23 to 30 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Pomacanthidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal spines: 3 - 4; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tiger angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 23 - 30 m . Subtropical South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tiger angelfish.
🔍 Similar Species
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