Keyhole Angelfish
Centropyge tibicen
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 4–55 m
- Max size: 19 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The keyhole angelfish is the largest of the dwarf angels, a dark fish of mixed coral and rubble on lagoon and seaward reefs. It grazes mainly on algae and lives in harems of three to seven, and is often shipped through the aquarium trade.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278851.
FAQ
- How deep does the Keyhole Angelfish live?
- The Keyhole Angelfish (Centropyge tibicen) is typically found at 4–55 m.
- Is the Keyhole Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Keyhole Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Keyhole Angelfish get?
- The Keyhole Angelfish grows to about 19 cm.