Goldtail angelfish
Pomacanthus chrysurus
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An angelfish from the western Indian Ocean, from the Gulf of Aden to Natal, the Seychelles, the Comoros and Madagascar, from coral-rich reefs. It reaches 33 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Pomacanthus chrysurus
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Synonyms
- Holacanthus chrysurus, Pomacanthodes chrysurus
Origin
- Native region
- Ásia, África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 33 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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