Black-Velvet Angelfish
Chaetodontoplus melanosoma
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An uncommon angelfish of coastal reefs and current swept drop offs, the black velvet angelfish lives alone or in pairs and feeds on sponges and tunicates. Juveniles favour deep rubble slopes rich in invertebrate growth, and the species is often shipped through the aquarium trade.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Chaetodontoplus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280119.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Velvet Angelfish live?
- The Black-Velvet Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus melanosoma) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Black-Velvet Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Black-Velvet Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black-Velvet Angelfish get?
- The Black-Velvet Angelfish grows to about 20 cm.