Black angelfish
📖 Overview
Black angelfish (Chaetodontoplus niger), first described by Chan, 1966 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pomacanthidae (order Acanthuriformes). Adults typically reach 25.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 20 to 81 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Pomacanthidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 81 m . Subtropical South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black Angelfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix àngel negre |
| 🌍CES | pomec skaliskový |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce angelo nero |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kurokinchakudai · クロキンチャクダイ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-anjo-preto |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Black angelfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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