Genicanthus melanospilos
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Genicanthus melanospilos, the Swallowtail Angelfish, is a species of marine angelfishes in the genus Genicanthus.
Description
Genicanthus melanospilos can reach a length of about 18 centimetres (7.1 in) in males. It is a typical angel fish with a short, laterally compressed body and a small mouth with tiny teeth. It is similar to Genicanthus caudovittatus. The caudal fin is lyre-shaped, with very long filaments in the adults. These fishes have a total of 15 spines, 15 to 17 dorsal soft rays, 3 anal spines and 17-18 anal soft rays. The male has a pattern of 15 black narrow vertical stripes, with a pale blue basic color of the body. The females have no streaks.[4]
Distribution and habitat
This widespread species can be found from the Indo-Malayan region to the southwestern Pacific Ocean and from the Ryukyu Islands to New Caledonia and Fiji. It prefers reef slopes with rich coral growth, at a depth of 20–80 metres (66–262 ft).[2][5][6]
References
- ^ Pyle, R. & Myers, R. 2010. Genicanthus melanospilos. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T165843A6146629. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T165843A6146629.en. Downloaded on 20 December 2020.
- ^ a b IUCN Red List
- ^ WoRMS
- ^ Fishbase
- ^ Encyclopedia of Life
- ^ IOBIS
External links
- Photos of Genicanthus melanospilos in iNaturalist
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