Angelfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky or coral reefs . Juveniles in channels and on inshore reefs . Feeds primarily on sponges . Small juveniles do well in aquariums once they begin to accept food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Soft parts of dorsal and anal fins and caudal fins have wide yellow margins. Dark spot on forehead lacks electric blue ring. Juveniles blue, banded, with last prominent band straight . The pectorals are blue basally, clear distally, with a broad yellow band separating the two colors; the pelvic fins are light yellow .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 92 m , usually 5 - 25 m . Subtropical; 35°N - 18°N, 100°W - 64°W
🌿 Ecology
sponges (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelichthys isabelita | Jordan & Rutter | 1898 | Synonym |
| Angelichthys townsendi | Nichols & Mowbray | 1914 | Synonym |
| Holacanthus ciliaris bermudensis | Goode | 1876 | Synonym |
| Holacanthus isabelita | Jordan & Rutter | 1898 | Synonym |
| Holocanthus bermudensis | Goode | 1876 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Angelfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 26 records indexed .
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