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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Arabian angelfish

Pomacanthus asfur Fabricius, 1775
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
3–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Common around semi-protected inshore reefs with rich soft and hard coral growth, occasional patches of silt bottom. Very aggressive toward its own species, unless paired. Adults feed mainly on sponges and tunicates . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 9710.

Scientific Name
Pomacanthus asfur
Authority
Fabricius, 1775
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
40 cm
Depth Range
3–30 m
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Arabian angelfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 3 - 30 m . Tropical; 22°C - 27°C south to Zanzibar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
2.7
Food Items

sponges and tunicates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02818 × L2.89 (TL)
Max TL
40cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fabricius, 1775

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Arabian angelfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Arabian angelfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact
✓ Sustainable Choice

🔬 Full Nutritional Profile

Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)

Proximate Composition
Energy125 kcal
Moisture75 %
Protein20 %
Total Fat4 %
Ash1.3 %
Fatty Acids (g)
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g
Omega-3 Total1 g
EPA0.3 g
DHA0.5 g
Omega-6 Total0.3 g
Key Minerals & Vitamins
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus220 mg
Potassium380 mg
Sodium55 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Selenium32 µg
Vitamin B122 µg

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
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