Velvet angelfish (Chaetodontoplus dimidiatus)

Scientific name: Chaetodontoplus dimidiatus Bleeker, 1860

Velvet angelfish (Chaetodontoplus dimidiatus)

The Velvet angelfish (Chaetodontoplus dimidiatus) is a marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, Indonesia.

Biology

Adults found on current prone, semi-open reef flats with gorgonians and seawhips in depths of at least 35 m. Juveniles in sheltered coastal bays (10-15 m) with small coral outcrops on muddy substrates.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chaetodontoplus dimidiatus
Family
Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
22.0
Depth range
35 m (115 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 35 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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