Abe's angelfish
📖 Overview
Abe's angelfish (Centropyge abei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pomacanthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 110 and 155 metres. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18; Vertebrae: 24. This species is with the following set of characters: D XIII, 17; A III,18; pectoral rays 16; relatively large scales, 43-45 in lateral row from upper end of gill opening to base of caudal fin; 37 lateral line scales, terminating below end of dorsal fin and re-appearing on 7 scales of caudal peduncle; gill rakers on first arch 5 + 12; maximum body depth 1.6 in SL; 3 or 4 preopercular spines; length of primary preopercular spine 2.0 in head length; tricuspid teeth, about 50-60 in outer row in each jaw; exposed margins of preorbital, interopercle, preopercle, subopercle, supracleithrum, and posttemporal bones serrate; posterior margin of preorbital bone attached and hidden by skin and scales; color in life yellow with black upper third of back, dorsal fin, and upper part of head; a broad white bar immediately anterior to dorsal fin origin, extending to at least level of upper opercular margin; white caudal fin and peduncle .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Abe's angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Abe's angelfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Abe's angelfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 110 - 155 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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