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Pomacanthus rhomboides (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908) Old woman angelfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,000.0 g | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay, Mozambique to Knysna, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-25; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 21-23 | |||
| Biology: | Young occur singly and commonly found in tide pools. Adults are commonly seen in small groups in midwater or near the surface. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||