Blackedged angelfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in current-swept outer reef slopes and drop-offs . Feeds on plankton. Forms harems of 2-5 individuals. Occasionally exported through the aquarium trade .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14 - 17. Males light blue with 8 black stripes on the lower 2/3 of the body (the posterior end of the uppermost yellow, the lowermost stripes extending the adjacent anal fin); females light blue with a vertical black bar above the eye and spots on the forehead; both sexes with a broad submarginal band on the dorsal and anal fins; females with broad submarginal band on the caudal-fin lobes.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackedged angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 21 - 81 m . Tropical; 30°N - 28°S north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia and the Austral Islands.
🌿 Ecology
plankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Blackedged angelfish 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) | 126 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Blackedged angelfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackedged Angelfish · Pinstriped Angelfish · Watanabe's angelfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix àngel blau |
| 🌍CES | pomec Watanabeův |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Sortkantet Kejserfisk |
| 🇫🇷French | Poisson-ange de Watanabe · Poisson-ange lyre de Watanabe |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce angelo di Watanabe |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hirenagayakko · ヒレナガヤッコ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-anjo-de-Watanabe |
| 🌍TAH | paraharaha |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 渡邊氏神仙 · 渡邊頰刺魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genicanthus vermiculatus | Shen & Lim | 1975 | Synonym |
| Holacanthus watanabei | Yasuda & Tominaga | 1970 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Blackedged angelfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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