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Pomacanthus chrysurus (Cuvier, 1831) Goldtail angelfish |
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photo by
Tanaka, H. |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 33 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden to Natal, South Africa and including Seychelles, Comoros and Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 18-19. Juveniles with stripes on head (Ref. 5953). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coral-rich reefs (Ref. 9710). Seldom seen in the aquarium trade. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||