Bicolor angelfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits lagoon, channel, or protected seaward reef slopes, drop offs, coral and rubble areas . Usually in pairs or in small groups. Feeds on algae, small crustaceans and worms. Darts from one hiding place to the next. Commonly exported through the aquarium trade .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bicolor angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bicolor angelfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Pelagic spawner. Sex reversal is completed in 18-20 days . Also Ref. 103751.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 25 m . Tropical; 35°N - 30°S, 30°E - 125°W East Africa to the Samoan and Phoenix Islands, north to southern Japan, south to New Caledonia; throughout Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
algae, small crustaceans and worms
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centropyge bicolour | Bloch | 1787 | Synonym |
| Chaetodon bicolor | Bloch | 1787 | Synonym |
| Holacanthus bicolor | Bloch | 1787 | Synonym |
| Holacanthus bicolor oahuensis | Borodin | 1930 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 30 records indexed .
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