Spotbreast angelfish
📖 Overview
Generally seen in pairs on steep outer reef slopes, drop-offs , in caves or along the bases of boulders; in rich coral growth interspersed with sand . Usually occurs in loose groups of females dominated by a male. Sometimes feeds on plankton high above the substrate.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotbreast angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotbreast angelfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spotbreast angelfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 20 - 45 m . Tropical; 30°N - 23°S north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Rowley Shoals in the eastern Indian Ocean and New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
plankton high above the substrate (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black-spot Angelfish · Blackspot · Blackspot Angelfish · Spotbreast Angelfish · Swallowtail angelfish |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Lyrehalet Kejserfisk |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Yaitoyakko · ヤイトヤッコ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 黑斑月蝶魚 · 黑斑神仙 · 黑紋頰刺魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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