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Apolemichthys xanthotis (Fraser-Brunner, 1950) Yellow-ear angelfish |
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photo by
Hermosa, Jr., G.V. |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 35 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Aden. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits coral-rich areas (Ref. 9710). Often in pairs or small groups (Ref. 9710). Probably feeds on algae, sponges, and benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9710). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 9710. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||