Where Does Half-banded Angelfish Live?
Genicanthus semicinctus
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Where to find Half-banded Angelfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found at depths of 20 to 100 meters (65 to 330 feet), occasionally shallower or deeper.
- Environment
- Inhabits outer reef slopes, drop-offs, and areas with strong currents, often associated with rocky or coral-rich substrates. They are pelagic spawners and feed in the water column.
- Geographic range
- Endemic to the South Pacific, specifically known from the Pitcairn Islands (Henderson, Ducie, Oeno) and Rapa Island (Austral Islands).
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