Blackstriped angelfish
📖 Overview
Inhabit shallow reef crests and deep reefs adjacent to steep slopes. Form aggregations to feed in midwater well above the bottom; harems of 3-7 individuals. Feeds on plankton. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade .
🔬 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 Blackstriped angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blackstriped angelfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blackstriped angelfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 10 - 50 m . Tropical West Pacific: Indo-Malayan region, eastward to Vanuatu, north to southern Japan, southward to the Great Barrier Reef.
🌿 Ecology
plankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackstriped Angelfish · Freckletail Lyretail Angelfish · Lamarck's Angelfish · Lamark's Angelfish |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Svalehalekejserfisk |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Tatejimayakko · タテジマヤッコ |
| 🌍VIE | Cá Bướm la-ma |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 9 records indexed .
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