Orangeback angelfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits areas with coral rubble and frequently occurs in small groups of up to about 10 individuals. Feeds on small invertebrates and algae . Spawns at sunset; male stimulating the emission of eggs with biting motions on female's abdomen; eggs released and abandoned in open water without any particular parental care . Popular aquarium fish in Natal. Occasionally exported from Kenya.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Head, upper sides, dorsal, and caudal fins golden yellow; lower two-thirds of the body and the anal fin black with numerous close-set purple spots.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Orangeback angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Orangeback angelfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Bi-directional sex change has been confirmed for this species .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 6 - 40 m . Tropical East London, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
small invertebrates and algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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