Taiwan reports captive breeding of C meridithiiBy Tsai Tsung-hsien and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writerA research team led by National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium assistant researcher Leu Ming-yih (呂明毅) has provided the first comprehensive account of natural spawning of Chaetodontoplus meridithii, or Queensland yellowtail angelfish, in an artificial environment. C meridithii is a marine ornamental species endemic to subtropical waters in Australia’s Queensland area. Queensland yellowtail angelfish are pictured in an undated photograph. Queensland yellowtail angelfish are “not easy to handle,” as they are very territorial and would often refuse to mate, museum Director Wen Chih-hung (溫志宏) said. The latest findings “expand understanding of Queensland yellowtail angelfish reproduction, supporting captive breeding, larval rearing, sustainable aquaculture and efforts to mitigate overfishing from the marine ornamental trade,” it added.

Source: Taipei Times January 09, 2026 17:45 UTC