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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Narc angelfish

Centropyge narcosis Pyle & Randall, 1993
Max Length
5.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
100–128 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Observed within interstices of cracks and caves along vertical drop-offs at depths below 100 m. Natural diet is unknown but accepts a wide range of food . Forms pairs or small groups. Almost never exported through the aquarium trade .

Scientific Name
Centropyge narcosis
Authority
Pyle & Randall, 1993
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.5 cm
Depth Range
100–128 m
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Narc angelfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Narc angelfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Narc angelfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Narc angelfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 100 - 128 m. Tropical Central Pacific: Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02951 × L2.89 (TL)
Max TL
5.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pyle & Randall, 1993

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