barred angelfish
| Scientific name | Paracentropyge multifasciata |
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| Descriptor | Smith & Radcliffe |
| Year of description | 1911 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Pomacanthidae |
| Genus | Paracentropyge |
Introduction
Paracentropyge multifasciata, commonly known as barred angelfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size11 cm
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Maximum size12 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size11 cm
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Maximum size12 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the barred angelfish ?
The barred angelfish measures between 11 and 12 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly jaune, noir and blanc body. The also has noir vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or in a group
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The barred angelfish is a fish living as a couple or in a group. This species is omnivorous .
Although the barred angelfish is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The barred angelfish is a fish ovipare.
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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Depth7 - 70 m
Biotope presentation
The barred angelfish is most often found at a depth between 7m and 70m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Species of the same family
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