African cherubfish
Centropyge acanthops
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<fishfyi-fish slug="african-cherubfish"></fishfyi-fish>Overview
African cherubfish (Centropyge acanthops) is a marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 8 cm. Its recorded depth range is 6–40 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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소개
The African cherubfish (Centropyge acanthops) is a small saltwater angelfish reaching about 8 cm, found in the western Indian Ocean around the East African coast. It inhabits rubble and coral reef areas and is popular in the marine aquarium trade for its vivid colors.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 8.0 cm |
| 서식 수심 | 6-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| 과(科) | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| 종 | Centropyge acanthops |
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