Centropyge narcosis
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| Centropyge narcosis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Acanthuriformes |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae |
| Genus: | Centropyge |
| Species: | C. narcosis |
| Binomial name | |
| Centropyge narcosis | |
Centropyge narcosis, the narc angelfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a marine angelfish belonging to the family Pomacanthidae. It is native to the Cook Islands. It is found at a depth range of 100m - 128m. This species is more expensive than the well known peppermint angelfish in the aquarium trade.
Distribution
Centropyge narcosis is endemic to the Cook Islands where it has been only recorded from the waters around Rarotonga.[1]
Habitat and biology
Centropyge narcosis is found at depths between 100 and 120 metres (330 and 390 ft).[1] It is normally found in pairs or small groups in caves and in cracks on steep drop offs. It is a little known species and its natural diet is a mystery but in captivity it will eat a variety of foods.[3] This species usually swims "upside down", swimming with its head down and its underside very close to the substrate. When it perceives a threat, it will adopt a head down position, erect the spines in its dorsal fin and use the spots on its flanks to impersonate a large predatory fish.[4]