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Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Inhabits coral-rich reefs (Ref. 9710). Seldom seen in the aquarium trade.
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Allen, G.R. 1985 Butterfly and angelfishes of the world. Vol. 2. 3rd edit. in English. Mergus Publishers, Melle, Germany. (Ref. 4858)
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Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden to Natal, South Africa and including Seychelles, Comoros and Madagascar.
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Allen, G.R., R. Steene and M. Allen 1998 A guide to angelfishes and butterflyfishes. Odyssey Publishing/Tropical Reef Research. 250 p. (Ref. 47838)
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Range Description
This species occurs in the western Indian Ocean, where it ranges from the Gulf of Aden in the north to Kwa-Zulu Natal (South Africa) in the south, with populations also recorded from the Seychelles, Comoros Islands and Madagascar (Allen 1980, G.R. Allen pers. comm. 2006). It is usually recorded between between 1-30 m in depth.
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Djibouti, Kenya, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa (country), Tanzania
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Anon. (1996). FishBase 96 [CD-ROM]. ICLARM: Los Baños, Philippines. 1 cd-rom pp.
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=sourcedetails&id=5909
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Anon. (2000). FishBase 2000 [CD-ROM]. ICLARM: Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. 4 cd-roms pp.
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=sourcedetails&id=6542
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Bock, K.R. (1996). Checklist of the reef fishes of Diani and Galu, Kenya. Journal of East African natural History 85: 5-22.
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McClanahan, T.R. (1994). Kenya coral reef lagoon fish: effects of fishing, substrate complexity, and sea urchins. Coral Reefs 13: 231-241
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Physical Description
Morphology
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 18 - 19
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Smith, M.M. and P.C. Heemstra 1986 Pomacanthidae. p. 623-626. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. (Ref. 5953)
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Size
Max. size
33.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 30573))
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Sommer, C., W. Schneider and J.-M. Poutiers 1996 FAO species identification field guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of Somalia. FAO, Rome. 376 p. (Ref. 30573)
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Diagnostic Description
Juveniles with stripes on head (Ref. 5953).
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Smith, M.M. and P.C. Heemstra 1986 Pomacanthidae. p. 623-626. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. (Ref. 5953)
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Description
This species is seldom seen in the aquarium trade.
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Anon. (1996). FishBase 96 [CD-ROM]. ICLARM: Los Baños, Philippines. 1 cd-rom pp.
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Ecology
Habitat
Environment
reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m (Ref. 9710)
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Lieske, E. and R. Myers 1994 Collins Pocket Guide. Coral reef fishes. Indo-Pacific & Caribbean including the Red Sea. Haper Collins Publishers, 400 p. (Ref. 9710)
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Habitat and Ecology
Habitat and Ecology
Systems
This relatively little-known species has been recorded from shallow reefs, often with rich coral growth and rocky reefs.
Systems
- Marine
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Depth range based on 4 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 2 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 1.1 - 7
Temperature range (°C): 27.050 - 27.134
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.146 - 0.154
Salinity (PPS): 35.114 - 35.125
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.700 - 4.728
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.203 - 0.207
Silicate (umol/l): 4.102 - 4.319
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 1.1 - 7
Temperature range (°C): 27.050 - 27.134
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.146 - 0.154
Salinity (PPS): 35.114 - 35.125
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.700 - 4.728
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.203 - 0.207
Silicate (umol/l): 4.102 - 4.319
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Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 2 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 1.1 - 7
Temperature range (°C): 27.050 - 27.134
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.146 - 0.154
Salinity (PPS): 35.114 - 35.125
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.700 - 4.728
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.203 - 0.207
Silicate (umol/l): 4.102 - 4.319
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 1.1 - 7
Temperature range (°C): 27.050 - 27.134
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.146 - 0.154
Salinity (PPS): 35.114 - 35.125
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.700 - 4.728
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.203 - 0.207
Silicate (umol/l): 4.102 - 4.319
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Depth: 1 - 25m.
From 1 to 25 meters.
Habitat: reef-associated. Goldtail angelfish. Cuvier, 1831 Attains 35 cm. Body dark brown to black with about 6 to 8 vertical white lines running down from the top side of body to about 2/3 of the way to the bottom side. Face with light blue markings. Caudal fin yellow with light blue margin on rear portion sometimes with inner part of margin edged with a thin black line. Indo-West Pacific, Seychelles, Aden south to Aliwal Shoal in Northern Natal - South Africa. Not common.
From 1 to 25 meters.
Habitat: reef-associated. Goldtail angelfish. Cuvier, 1831 Attains 35 cm. Body dark brown to black with about 6 to 8 vertical white lines running down from the top side of body to about 2/3 of the way to the bottom side. Face with light blue markings. Caudal fin yellow with light blue margin on rear portion sometimes with inner part of margin edged with a thin black line. Indo-West Pacific, Seychelles, Aden south to Aliwal Shoal in Northern Natal - South Africa. Not common.
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
Molecular Biology
Statistics of barcoding coverage: Pomacanthus chrysurus
Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Specimens with Barcodes: 1
Species With Barcodes: 1
Public Records: 0
Specimens with Barcodes: 1
Species With Barcodes: 1
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Conservation
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List Assessment
Red List Category
LC
Least Concern
Red List Criteria
Version
3.1
Year Assessed
2010
Assessor/s
Pyle, R., Rocha, L.A. & Craig, M.T.
Reviewer/s
Elfes, C., Polidoro, B., Livingstone, S. & Carpenter, K.E.
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Justification
A common species with a relatively wide range and no apparent major threats. It is listed as Least Concern.
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Trends
Population
Population
Population Trend
It is generally common with stable populations.
Population Trend
Stable
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Threats
Least Concern (LC)
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IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
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Major Threats
There appear to be no major threats to this species. Collection for the aquarium trade is localized and does not seem to affect the global population.
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Management
Conservation Actions
Conservation Actions
There are no species-specific conservation measures in place. Present within several marine protected areas throughout its range.
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Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems
Benefits
Importance
aquarium: commercial
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Burgess, W.E., H.R. Axelrod and R.E. Hunziker III 1990 Dr. Burgess's atlas of marine aquarium fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., Neptune City, New Jersey. 768 p.
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Sommer, C., W. Schneider and J.-M. Poutiers 1996 FAO species identification field guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of Somalia. FAO, Rome. 376 p. (Ref. 30573)
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