Coral Beauty Angel

Description: Color in life variable; predominantly light orange with the barring broken into a series of spots; others almost entirely purple (Ref. 1602). Body depth 1.7-2.0 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 42-45 (Ref. 90102).

Fin Rot (early stage). Bacterial diseases

Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 17 - 19

Secretive species found in lagoon and seaward reef slopes in areas with rich coral growth. Found singly or in aggregations.

Secretive species found in lagoon and seaward reef slopes in areas with rich coral growth. Found singly or in aggregations (Ref. 1602); forms harems of 3-7 individuals. Feeds on algae. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391).

fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: commercial