Black Angelfish
Scientific name
Parma alboscapularis
Size
Up to 30cm
Area
Found from East Cape north.
Habitat
A northern fish it lives on shallow rocky reefs normally less than 10m deep.
Interesting Information
Black angelfish is unusual because it grows rapidly to adult size in around 18 months after which it stops growing. The white ear sometimes seen on angelfish can be turned on and off and is likely to be a sign of aggression.
Diet
Black angelfish almost soley eat red and green algae. Since algae has a low energy value they spend most of their time feeding.
Breeding
Egg laying occurs in November and December.
Photo property of Alan Morrison.