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Genicanthus spinus Randall, 1975 Pitcairn angelfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 40 - 100 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Cook Islands to Ducie Atoll (Pitcairn). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits rock and coral reef at depths of 30 to at least 60 m. Occurs in aggregations that swim high above the bottom; harems of 2-5 individuals. Feeds mainly on zooplankton, although some benthic material is probably consumed (Ref. 4858). Almost never exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||