Ornate angelfish
📖 Overview
Schools along steep current-swept outer reef drop-offs from 45 to at least 97 m. Forms harems of 3-7 individuals. Feeds on plankton. Rarely exported through the aquarium trade . At Canderawasih Bay common depth range is 20-25 m .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16 - 17. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ornate angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ornate angelfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ornate angelfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 24 - 110 m , usually 50 - 100 m . Tropical; 19°N - 18°S Indian Ocean: Cocos-Keeling Atoll.
🌿 Ecology
plankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Genicanthus Bellus 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 | 18.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 125 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Ornate 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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