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Japanese swallow

Genicanthus semifasciatus

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An angelfish from the western Pacific (Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines).

Scientific name
Genicanthus semifasciatus
Family
Pomacanthidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Saltwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Pomacanthidae
Order
Acanthuriformes
Synonyms
Holacanthus semifasciatus

Origin

Native region
Ásia

Size and lifespan

Adult size
21 cm

Behavior

Diet
Planktivore

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Egg scatterer

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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