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Keyhole Angelfish

Keyhole Angelfish

Centropyge Tibicen

Quick Facts

Scientific name Centropyge Tibicen

Other names White Spot Angelfish, Puller Angelfish, Tibicen Angelfish, Melas Angelfish

Size Up to 19 cm (7.5 in)

Weight Under a kilo (2.2lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Clear lagoons, inner/outer reefs, and surge channels.

Depth Range

Keyhole Angelfish Distribution Australia

Interesting Info

The Keyhole Angelfish are a semi-aggressive fish and social behaviours are similar to most Angelfish as they are generally solitary but can be found in a pair or small harems. Young fish stay in the shallows whilst adults can be found in up to 55 m (180 ft).
Keyhole Angelfish like many other Angelfish are broadcast spawners, releasing their eggs and sperm towards the top of the water column or surface at dusk. The fertilised eggs then float with the current and eventually settle on the bottom.
They are all born female and as they mature, the larger fish become male. If the male of a harem dies, the dominant female of the bunch will transform into a male and lead the harem
These fish are omnivores and primarily feed on algae and small crustaceans.
Estimates on lifespan have them reaching up to 10 years in captivity and 6 years in the wild.
The main predators of angelfish include sharks, larger predatory fish and marine mammals.

Species Interaction

Aquarium & Reef

The Keyhole Angelfish is a dwarf angelfish and popular because if its dark colours highlighted by whites and yellows. They are the largest of the dwarf angelfish and do not get along with other species of dwarf angelfish.

The fish has a large range which includes areas in the Eastern Indian Ocean, Fiji, Japan and Lord How Island of Australia.