Centropyge multispinis
Centropyge multispinis, known by the common names bluefin dwarf, brown pygmy angelfish, dusky angelfish, dusky cherub, many-spined angelfish, and multispined angelfish,[1] is a marine angelfish of the family Pomacanthidae found in tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific area.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae |
| Genus: | Centropyge |
| Species: | C. multispinis |
| Binomial name | |
| Centropyge multispinis (Playfair, 1867) | |
It has some importance in the aquarium trade. Adults grow to a size of 14 cm in length.[3]
References
- Pyle, R.; Myers, R. & Rocha, L.A. (2010). "Centropyge multispinis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: e.T165876A6154884. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T165876A6154884.en. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- Fishbase
- Centropyge Multispinis (Dusky Angelfish) - Saltwater aquarium fish
External links
- Photos of Centropyge multispinis on Sealife Collection
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