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Apolemichthys kingi Heemstra, 1984 Tiger angelfish |
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photo by
Tanaka, H. |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 21 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 23 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Natal, South Africa (Ref. 11228) and Mozambique (Ref. 57683). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 15-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 3-4; Anal soft rays: 17-18 | |||
| Biology: | A generally uncommon species that inhabits seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||