Diagnostic Description
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Description: Pale tan or light brown becoming blackish on the posterior third of the body and the adjacent fins. Scales on the light portion with white centers. The edge of the gill opening, and the base of the pectoral fins orange. The rear portion of the dorsal and anal fins, and the caudal fin with submarginal narrow blue line. Juvenile similar to adult (Ref. 48636). Body depth 1.7-1.8 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 46-48 (Ref. 90102).
Life Cycle
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Distinct pairing (Ref. 205). Monogamous mating is observed as both facultative and social (Ref. 52884).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 16 - 17; Vertebrae: 24
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs, mainly in coral rich areas (Ref. 1602).
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Inhabits lagoons and seaward reefs, mainly in coral rich areas (Ref. 1602). Feeds on algae. Oviparous (Ref. 240), monogamous (Ref. 52884). Frequently exported through the aquarium trade. Form hybrids with Centropyge eibli and C. flavissima at areas of sympatry. Mimicked by juveniles of the acanthurid Acanthurus pyroferus (Ref. 48391).
Importance
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fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: commercial
