Genicanthus bellus Randall, 1975
Ornate angelfish

Boray-boray

Genicanthus bellus
photo by Tanaka, H.

 Family:  Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes)
 Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 24 - 110 m, non-migratory
 Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Cocos-Keeling Atoll. Pacific Ocean: Philippines, Palau, Guam, Cook Island and the Society Islands. Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797). Distribution may be expanded with more deep reef exploration.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 15-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Description: Young and females with broad black bands. Males have two orange bands, one mid-laterally and the other over the back (Ref. 48636). Exhibit a striking sexual dimorphism (Ref. 1602). Body depth 2.1-2.2 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 46-48 (Ref. 90102).
 Biology:  Schools along steep current-swept outer reef drop-offs from 45 to at least 97 m. Forms harems of 3-7 individuals. Feeds on plankton. Rarely exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391). At Canderawasih Bay common depth range is 20-25 m (Ref. 90102).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 11.06.92
 Modified by: Olisa, Kristine Elaine Paz - 24.04.13
 Checked by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 26.01.94

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