Spotted angelfish
📖 Overview
Spotted angelfish (Genicanthus takeuchii), first described by Pyle, 1997 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pomacanthidae (order Acanthuriformes). Adults typically reach 25.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Pomacanthidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Marcus Island and the Ogasawara Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Spotted angelfish.
🔍 Similar Species
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