Dusky Angelfish
Centropyge multispinis
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The most common pygmy angelfish across the Indian Ocean, the dusky angelfish grazes the coral rich and rubble patches of lagoon and seaward reefs. It stays in shallow water down to about 30 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 211774.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dusky Angelfish live?
- The Dusky Angelfish (Centropyge multispinis) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Dusky Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Dusky Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dusky Angelfish get?
- The Dusky Angelfish grows to about 14 cm.