Conspicuous angelfish
📖 Overview
Generally inhabits deep coral reef areas. Juveniles as shallow as 1 m on lagoon reefs . Feeds on sponges and tunicates. Forms pairs. Rarely exported through the aquarium trade .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18. Blue gray on upper half of body, brown to blackish on ventral half. Operculum and basal part of pectoral and caudal fins yellow; snout and outer part of the pectoral and caudal fins black; lips, pelvic fins whitish or light blue. Eye with blue ring; margin of preopercle and opercle blue.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Conspicuous angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Conspicuous angelfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Conspicuous angelfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 40 m . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
sponges and tunicates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Chaetodontoplus Conspicillatus 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 | 18.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 305 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Conspicuous angelfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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