Sixbar angelfish
📖 Overview
Juveniles prefer sheltered inner reefs while adults occur in areas of rich coral growth and high vertical relief of lagoon and seaward reefs. Adults semi-silty coastal to about 50 m depth, often seen in pairs . Occur solitary or mostly in pairs, are very elusive. Emits loud grunting sounds when harassed. Only the young make excellent aquarium fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 23; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18 - 19. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sixbar angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sixbar angelfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sixbar angelfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 3 - 60 m . Tropical; 32°N - 23°S, 77°E - 169°E south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euxiphipops sexstriatus | Cuvier | 1831 | Synonym |
| Holacanthus sexstriatus | Cuvier | 1831 | Synonym |
| Pomacanthus resimus | Gronow | 1854 | Synonym |
| Pomacanthus sextriatus | Cuvier | 1831 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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