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Centropyge hotumatua Randall & Caldwell, 1973 Blackear angelfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 14 - 50 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Austral (including Rapa), Pitcairn and Easter islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in areas with coral or rock bottoms and numerous crevices (Ref. 4858). Feeds on filamentous algae (Ref. 89972). Forms harems of 3-7 individuals. Rarely exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||