Genicanthus takeuchii Pyle, 1997
Spotted angelfish
Genicanthus takeuchii
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes)
Max. size:  25 cm SL (male/unsexed); 22 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Marcus Island and the Ogasawara Islands (Ref. 43239).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 15-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-18
Biology:  Inhabits coral reefs (Ref. 43239). FishBase common name agreed by authors.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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