Blackedged angelfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Genicanthus watanabei

Biology:

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 .

IUCN Red List Status:

Least Concern

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

Source:

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/pix%20of%20the%20day%20marine/POTD%20SW%20Arch%20160-169/swpotdarch160.htm

License type:

CC-BY-NC

Source:

http://eol.org/data_objects/21049813

See my photos of this species See photos of this specie from other users

Short 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.

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed;