Centropyge multispinis (Playfair, 1867)
Dusky angelfish
Centropyge multispinis
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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