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Chaetodontoplus niger Chan, 1966 Black angelfish |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 81 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan and the South China Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-17. Description: Body black, fins pelvic white, tail yellow. Body depth 1.7-2.0 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 80-90 (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky reefs (Ref. 43239). Found in small groups or solitarily. Captured specimens few (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||