Halfbanded angelfish (Genicanthus semicinctus)

Species facts

Scientific name

Genicanthus semicinctus

Family

Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes)

Order

Perciformes (Perch-like fish)

Class

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Maximum length

20.0

Depth range

10–100 m (33–328 ft)

Environment

Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 10 - 100 m, usually 35 - 100 m

Climate

Temperate

Distribution

Southwest Pacific: Lord Howe and Kermadec Islands.

Conservation status (IUCN)

Least Concern (LC)

Threat to humans

Harmless

Uses

Aquarium: commercial

Resilience

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)