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Clarion Angel - Holacanthus clarionensis

Clarion Angel - Holacanthus clarionensis

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The Clarion angelfish (Holacanthus clarionensis) is a vibrant marine angelfish native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, with a highly restricted range around Mexico's Revillagigedo Islands. It is a popular, albeit expensive, ornamental fish in the aquarium trade, though wild collection is illegal in its main habitat.

Appearance
  • Adults: Adult coloration is a mix of vibrant orange and dark brown. The face is dark, the body is reddish-orange behind the head, and it fades to a browner color toward the rear. The dorsal and anal fins are bright orange, and the caudal (tail) fin is vermilion.
  • Juveniles: Juveniles have a striking orange body marked with several bright blue vertical bars. These bars fade and disappear as the fish matures.
  • Size: The species reaches a maximum total length of about 20 cm (7.9 in).
Habitat and diet
  • Habitat: Clarion angelfish inhabit rocky and coral reefs in clear, tropical waters at depths of up to 30 meters (98 ft).
  • Distribution: Their primary range is centered on the Revillagigedo Islands of Mexico. Vagrants have been reported around the southern tip of Baja California and Clipperton Island.
  • Diet: They are omnivores that feed on a variety of sponges, tunicates, algae, and small invertebrates. They also act as "cleaner fish" by picking parasites and dead skin from larger fish, such as rays. 

Behavior
  • Social: This species is typically seen alone or in small groups.
  • Activity: Clarion angelfish are active during the day and are rather lethargic at night.
  • Reproduction: They are pelagic egg layers, releasing eggs and sperm into the water to be fertilized. 
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