Resplendent angelfish
📖 Overview
The habitat of this species consists of rock and rubble at depths of from 15 m to at least 40 m. Has been reared in captivity .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Resplendent angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Sex reversals are completed in weeks .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 15 - 40 m . Tropical; 12°S - 14°S Southeast Atlantic: endemic to the Ascension Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Resplendent 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
Detailed nutritional data for Resplendent angelfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Resplendent angelfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Resplendent Angelfish · Resplendent Pygmy Angelfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix àngel resplendent |
| 🌍CES | pomčík zlatohřbetý |
| 🇩🇪German | Ascension-Zwergkaiserfisch |
| 🌍EST | Safiir-keerubkala |
| 🇫🇷French | Poisson-ange nain resplendissant |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce angelo pigmeo insulare |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-anjo-resplendente |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Resplendent angelfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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