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Barred angelfish

Paracentropyge multifasciatus

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Fun Facts

These fish are very shy and rarely come out of their hiding spots.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Barred angelfish

Size:

Barred angelfish grow up to one foot (12 centimeters) long.

Diet:

These fish eat sponges, algae, crab, shrimp, plankton and marine plants.

Range & Habitat:

In the Indo-Pacific area, barred angelfish inhabit caves and crevices in outer reefs, as well as lagoons with good visibility.

Details:

Barred angelfish get their name from the dark black bars that run vertically from their head to the very tip of their tail. They have bright yellow bellies and pectoral fins.