Sealife guideThe blacktail angelfishCentropyge eibli

Last updated on 01/13/2025 at 09:42 PM
Taxonomy
English names Blacktail angelfish
French namesPoisson ange nain de Eibl
Scientific nameCentropyge eibli (Klausewitz, 1963)
FamilyPomacanthidae
OrderAcanthuriformes
ClassActinopterygii
Description
The blacktail angelfish is recognizable by its grayish coloration with orange vertical stripes and a black tail fin edged in bright blue.
The blacktail angelfish (Centropyge eibli)
The blacktail angelfish (Centropyge eibli) ©  | Dreamstime.com
Geographic range
The blacktail angelfish is a tropical marine species native to the Indian ocean.
Habitat
The blacktail angelfish is often found near coral reefs.
Diet
The blacktail angelfish primarily feeds on algae and invertebrates.
Did you know ?
The blacktail angelfish is a popular species in aquariums for its beauty and compact size.
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