Conspicuous Angelfish
Chaetodontoplus conspicillatus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deepwater coral reef fish that feeds almost entirely on sponges and tunicates, this small angelfish reaches only about 10 centimetres. Adults pair off, while juveniles turn up in shallow lagoons as little as a metre down. It rarely enters the aquarium trade.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Chaetodontoplus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280116.
FAQ
- How deep does the Conspicuous Angelfish live?
- The Conspicuous Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus conspicillatus) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the Conspicuous Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Conspicuous Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Conspicuous Angelfish get?
- The Conspicuous Angelfish grows to about 10 cm.