Yellow-ear angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthotis) fish species and information / pictures of Yellow-ear angelfish - Apolemichthys xanthotis

Yellow-ear angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthotis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Apolemichthys xanthotis

Common Name
Yellow-ear angelfish

Biology
Inhabits coral-rich areas (Ref. 9710). Often in pairs or small groups (Ref. 9710). Probably feeds on algae, sponges, and benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9710). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 9710.

Classification

Classified By
Fraser-Brunner, 1950
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Angelfishes (Pomacanthidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Aden.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
10 m
Depth To - meters
35 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 10 - 35 m (Ref. 30573)
Trophic Level
2.83 s.e. 0.19 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
20.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5020 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (33 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)