Regal angelfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Pygoplites diacanthus

Biology:

Occurs in coral rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of 48 m or more. Often found in the vicinity of caves and feeds on sponges and tunicates. Solitary or in pairs, or in groups. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade . Rarely survives in the aquarium.

IUCN Red List Status:

Least Concern

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygoplites_diacanthus#mediaviewer/File:Pygoplites_diacanthus_01.jpg

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http://www.wikimarino.com/pez/pygoplites-diacanthus/

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Author:

Nhobgood

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pygoplites_diacanthus_Regal_Angelfish_by_Nick_Hobgood.jpg

Author:

Blogger

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http://howardsreef.blogspot.com/2012/09/pygoplites-diacanthus-pair.html

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Author:

John E. Randall

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http://eol.org/data_objects/21032720

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Author:

John E. Randall

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http://eol.org/data_objects/21032722

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 17 - 19. Sides with alternating dark-edged bluish white and orange stripes which narrow and angle backward in dorsal fin; posterior portion of dorsal fin black with close-set blue dots; posterior portion of anal fin with alternating yellow and blue bands running parallel to body contour; caudal fin yellow. Juveniles with a large ocellated dark spot on basal portion of the soft dorsal fin.

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 25.0 cm SL male/unsexed; ; max. reported age: 15 years