multicolor angelfish
| Scientific name | Centropyge multicolor |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Randall &Wass |
| Year of description | 1974 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Pomacanthidae |
| Genus | Centropyge |
Introduction
Centropyge multicolor, commonly known as multicolor angelfish, is a salt water fish from the Western Tropical Pacific Ocean.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize the multicolor angelfish ?
The multicolor angelfish measures around 8 cm. The dominant males can however reach 9 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly jaune, bleu and blanc body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietherbivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The multicolor angelfish is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is herbivorous .
Although the multicolor angelfish is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
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PolygamyYes
The multicolor angelfish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre. In this species, the dominant males are polygamous and reproduce each season with several females.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth20 - 115 m
Biotope presentation
The multicolor angelfish is most often found at a depth between 20m and 115m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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