The Multicolor Angelfish (Centropyge multicolor), also known as the Pastel Pygmy Angelfish or Many-colored Angelfish, is a captivating marine fish found in the Indo-Pacific region. Let’s explore some intriguing details about this elegant creature:
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Appearance:
- The Multicolor Angelfish has a pale peach-orange to yellow body.
- Black speckles on a background of blue highlight an area just behind the eyes.
- Its dorsal and anal fins are blue-black, while the caudal fin is yellow.
- A horizontal swatch of silvery-white runs from mid-body to the caudal fin, creating a bright contrast.
- It grows to a size of approximately 3½ inches.
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Distribution and Habitat:
- Found in the Pacific Ocean, it ranges from the Australian territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands to the Society Islands in French Polynesia.
- It inhabits depths between 7 and 70 meters (23 to 230 feet), favoring turbid lagoons, reef flats, and rocky coral reefs.
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Behavior and Diet:
- The Multicolor Angelfish is non-territorial
- Its diet includes Spirulina, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items.
This small, attractive angel adds a touch of color to the underwater world!
