Pitcairn Angelfish
Genicanthus spinus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 40–100 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deep reef angelfish, the Pitcairn angelfish swims high above rock and coral in harems of a few fish, feeding mainly on zooplankton. It lives between about 30 and 100 metres, reaches around thirty five centimetres and is almost never caught for the aquarium trade.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Genicanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279097.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pitcairn Angelfish live?
- The Pitcairn Angelfish (Genicanthus spinus) is typically found at 40–100 m.
- Is the Pitcairn Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pitcairn Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pitcairn Angelfish get?
- The Pitcairn Angelfish grows to about 35 cm.