Midnight Angelfish
Centropyge nox
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 3–70 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A jet black dwarf angelfish of about 10 centimetres, it favours coral rich outer reef slopes and grazes algae across rich invertebrate growth. It forms harems of three to seven fish and is frequently traded for aquariums.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278847.
FAQ
- How deep does the Midnight Angelfish live?
- The Midnight Angelfish (Centropyge nox) is typically found at 3–70 m.
- Is the Midnight Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Midnight Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Midnight Angelfish get?
- The Midnight Angelfish grows to about 10 cm.