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| image = Apolemichthys griffisi.jpg
| image = Corl0166 (28304650305).jpg
| regnum = [[Animal]]ia
| phylum = [[Chordata]]
| status = LC
| status_system = IUCN3.1
| classis = [[Actinopterygii]]
| status_ref = <ref name="iucn status 19 November 2021">{{cite iucn |author=Pyle, R. |author2=Myers, R.F. |author3=Rocha, L.A. |author4=Craig, M.T. |date=2010 |title=''Apolemichthys griffisi'' |volume=2010 |page=e.T165822A6141673 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T165822A6141673.en |access-date=19 November 2021}}</ref>
| ordo = [[Perciformes]]
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| taxon = Apolemichthys griffisi
| familia = [[Pomacanthidae]]
| authority = ([[Bruce Carlson (ichthyologist)|Carlson]] & [[Leighton R. Taylor|L. R. Taylor]], 1981)
| genus = ''[[Apolemichthys]]''
| species = '''''A. griffisi'''''
| synonyms = ''Holacanthus griffisi'' <small>Carlson & Taylor, 1981</small>
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| synonyms_ref = <ref name = Fishbase>{{Fishbase|Apolemichthys|griffisi|month=December|year=2019}}</ref>
| binomial = ''Apolemichthys griffisi''
| binomial_authority = (Carlson & Taylor, 1981)
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'''Griffis angelfish''', '''''Apolemichthys griffisi''''' is a [[marine angelfish]] from the [[Pacific]] Ocean. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 30cm in length.
'''''Apolemichthys griffisi''''', or '''Griffis angelfish''', is a species of [[ray-finned fish]], a [[marine angelfish]] belonging to the [[Family (biology)|family]] [[Pomacanthidae]]. It is found in the [[Pacific]] Ocean. It is a rarity for the species to enter the aquarium trade.

== Description ==
''Apolemichthys griffisi'' has a rather greyish white or ash coloured body with a wide. black band extending from the head as far as the ventral part of the caudal peduncle, within this lies a contrasting white band. There is a large black spot on the head above the eye. The [[dorsal fin]] is largely black and the [[Anal fin|anal]] and [[pelvic fin]]s are white.<ref name = Saltcorner>{{cite web | url = http://www.saltcorner.com/AquariumLibrary/browsespecies.php?CritterID=35&filter=0 | title = ''Apolemichthys griffisi'' | accessdate = 11 January 2021 | publisher = Bob Goemans | year = 2012 | work = Saltcorner!}}</ref> The juveniles lack the white stripe within the black band.<ref name = liveaquaria>{{cite web | url = https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/1706/?pcatid=1706. | title = Griffis Angelfish | accessdate = 11 January 2021 | website = liveaquaria.com}}</ref> The dorsal fin contains 14 spines and 18 soft rays while the anal fin has 3 spines and 18 soft rays. This species attains a maximum [[Fish measurement|total length]] of {{convert|30|cm|in}}.<ref name = Fishbase/>

==Distribution==
''Apolemichthys griffisi'' has a wide distribution which extends from Southeast Asia east to the [[Line Islands]], where it has been recorded with certainty from [[Kiribati]] and maybe the [[US Outlying Islands|US Islands]]. The distribution is known to include Indonesia, Kiribati, [[Nauru]], the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.<ref name="iucn status 19 November 2021" />

==Habitat & biology==
''Apolemichthys griffisi'' is a species of the outer coral reef slopes, rocky ledges and drop-offs. It is normally recorded as solitary individuals, pairs or in small aggregations. It is found at depths of {{convert|10|to|100|m|ft}}.<ref name="iucn status 19 November 2021" /> it feeds on benthic invertebrates such as [[sponge]]s, [[tunicates]] and [[crustaceans]].<ref name = Saltcorner/> It is a [[protogynous hermaphrodite]] and there is no [[sexual dimorphism]].<ref name = liveaquaria/>

==Systematics==
''Apolemichthys griffisi'' Was first formally described in 1981 as ''Holacanthus griffisi'' by Bruce Carlson and Leighton R. Taylor with the type locality given as [[Canton Island]] one of the northern [[Phoenix Islands]] in the South Pacific.
<ref name = CofF>{{Cof genus | genus = Apolemichthys | access-date = 11 January 2021}}</ref> Its [[Specific name (zoology)|specific name]] honours [[Stanton Griffis|Nixon Griffis]] (1917–1993), a conservationist who was trustee of the [[New York Zoological Society]] and a patron of the [[New York Aquarium]], and supported the Carlson and Taylor's collecting trip to Canton Island on which this species was discovered.<ref name = ETYFish>{{cite web | url = http://www.etyfish.org/acanthuriformes1/ | title =Order ACANTHURIFORMES (part 1): Families LOBOTIDAE, POMACANTHIDAE, DREPANEIDAE and CHAETODONTIDAE | work = The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database | accessdate = 11 January 2021 | date = 21 July 2020 | author1 = Christopher Scharpf | author2 = Kenneth J. Lazara | name-list-style = amp | publisher = Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara}}</ref> Within the [[genus]] ''[[Apolemichthys]]'' this species seems to be more closely related to ''[[Apolemichthys xanthotis|A. xanthotis]]'' and ''[[Apolemichthys xanthurus|A. xanthurus]]'' of the Indian Ocean.<ref name = Rowlett>{{cite web | url = https://reefs.com/2016/01/12/apolemichthys-angelfishes-part-2/ | title = Apolemichthys Angelfishes: Part 2 | author = Joe Rowlett | year = 2016 | publisher = reef.com | accessdate = 13 January 2021}}</ref>

==Utilisation==
''Apolemichthys griffisi'' is apparently rare in the [[Fishkeeping|aquarium]] trade (is reported to be rarely exported through the aquarium trade). Most of the specimens in the trade are collected from [[Kiritimati]], Kiribati. It is reported to be one of the most expensive fishes in the trade.<ref name="iucn status 19 November 2021" />


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}


==Sources==
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* {{FishBase species | genus = Apolemichthys | species = griffisi| month = December| year = 2008}}
* Helmut Debelius, Rudie H. Kuiter, ''World Atlas of Marine Fishes'', Hollywood Import & Export, Inc., 2006
* Mark Allen, Roger Steene, Gerald R. Allen, ''A Guide to Angelfishes and Butterflyfishes'', Odyssey Publishing. 1998
* [http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/angels/GriffisAngelfish.php#Aquarium Setup Brough, Clarice. ''Griffis Angelfish'' Animal-World. Online.] Clarice Brough


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Latest revision as of 11:15, 22 April 2024

Apolemichthys griffisi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Pomacanthidae
Genus: Apolemichthys
Species:
A. griffisi
Binomial name
Apolemichthys griffisi
Synonyms[2]

Holacanthus griffisi Carlson & Taylor, 1981

Apolemichthys griffisi, or Griffis angelfish, is a species of ray-finned fish, a marine angelfish belonging to the family Pomacanthidae. It is found in the Pacific Ocean. It is a rarity for the species to enter the aquarium trade.

Description

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Apolemichthys griffisi has a rather greyish white or ash coloured body with a wide. black band extending from the head as far as the ventral part of the caudal peduncle, within this lies a contrasting white band. There is a large black spot on the head above the eye. The dorsal fin is largely black and the anal and pelvic fins are white.[3] The juveniles lack the white stripe within the black band.[4] The dorsal fin contains 14 spines and 18 soft rays while the anal fin has 3 spines and 18 soft rays. This species attains a maximum total length of 30 centimetres (12 in).[2]

Distribution

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Apolemichthys griffisi has a wide distribution which extends from Southeast Asia east to the Line Islands, where it has been recorded with certainty from Kiribati and maybe the US Islands. The distribution is known to include Indonesia, Kiribati, Nauru, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.[1]

Habitat & biology

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Apolemichthys griffisi is a species of the outer coral reef slopes, rocky ledges and drop-offs. It is normally recorded as solitary individuals, pairs or in small aggregations. It is found at depths of 10 to 100 metres (33 to 328 ft).[1] it feeds on benthic invertebrates such as sponges, tunicates and crustaceans.[3] It is a protogynous hermaphrodite and there is no sexual dimorphism.[4]

Systematics

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Apolemichthys griffisi Was first formally described in 1981 as Holacanthus griffisi by Bruce Carlson and Leighton R. Taylor with the type locality given as Canton Island one of the northern Phoenix Islands in the South Pacific. [5] Its specific name honours Nixon Griffis (1917–1993), a conservationist who was trustee of the New York Zoological Society and a patron of the New York Aquarium, and supported the Carlson and Taylor's collecting trip to Canton Island on which this species was discovered.[6] Within the genus Apolemichthys this species seems to be more closely related to A. xanthotis and A. xanthurus of the Indian Ocean.[7]

Utilisation

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Apolemichthys griffisi is apparently rare in the aquarium trade (is reported to be rarely exported through the aquarium trade). Most of the specimens in the trade are collected from Kiritimati, Kiribati. It is reported to be one of the most expensive fishes in the trade.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Pyle, R.; Myers, R.F.; Rocha, L.A.; Craig, M.T. (2010). "Apolemichthys griffisi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T165822A6141673. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T165822A6141673.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Apolemichthys griffisi". FishBase. December 2019 version.
  3. ^ a b "Apolemichthys griffisi". Saltcorner!. Bob Goemans. 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Griffis Angelfish". liveaquaria.com. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  5. ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Apolemichthys". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  6. ^ Christopher Scharpf & Kenneth J. Lazara (21 July 2020). "Order ACANTHURIFORMES (part 1): Families LOBOTIDAE, POMACANTHIDAE, DREPANEIDAE and CHAETODONTIDAE". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  7. ^ Joe Rowlett (2016). "Apolemichthys Angelfishes: Part 2". reef.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.

Sources

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