Yellowhead angelfish
📖 Overview
Found in coral and rubble areas on steep outer reef slopes. Solitary or in small groups of four to five individuals.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowhead angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellowhead angelfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Yellowhead angelfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 8 - 70 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Cocos and Christmas Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Yellowhead angelfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 130 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellowhead angelfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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