Centropyge multispinis (Playfair, 1867) Dusky angelfish |
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to western Thailand (Ref. 9710). | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Description: Preopercle spine, lips and fin edges brilliant blue in color (Ref. 5953). Body depth 1.8-2.0 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 46-48 (Ref. 90102). | |||
Biology: | Most abundant species of the genus Centropyge in the Indian Ocean(Ref. 90102).Inhabits coral rich and rubble areas of lagoon and seaward reefs. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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