The Pitcairn angelfish (Genicanthus spinus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacanthidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The Pitcairn angelfish is an angelfish (Pomacanthidae) from deeper reef water of the southern Pacific, around remote islands such as Pitcairn. The species grows to about 25 cm and has an elongate, silver-grey body with a deeply forked, swallowtail-like tail; males and females differ in pattern. Unlike most angelfish it is a plankton feeder that hovers in open water above the reef and snaps at small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pitcairn angelfish?
The Pitcairn angelfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Pitcairn angelfish live?
The Pitcairn angelfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Pitcairn angelfish get?
The Pitcairn angelfish grows to a maximum of about 35 cm.
Is the Pitcairn angelfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Pitcairn angelfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Genicanthus
More from the family Pomacanthidae
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