Multicolor Angelfish
Centropyge multicolor
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 20–115 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A jewel of steep outer reef slopes, the multicolor angelfish keeps to small patches of rubble between rich coral growth, down to around 90 metres. It lives in harems of a few individuals, grazes algae, and only rarely reaches the aquarium trade.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278842.
FAQ
- How deep does the Multicolor Angelfish live?
- The Multicolor Angelfish (Centropyge multicolor) is typically found at 20–115 m.
- Is the Multicolor Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Multicolor Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Multicolor Angelfish get?
- The Multicolor Angelfish grows to about 9 cm.