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Scientific name
Parma alboscapularis
Size
Grows up to 30cm
Area
The Black Angelfish can be found from the East Cape of NZ north.
Habitat
Black Angelfish are northern fish that live on shallow rocky reefs normally less than 10m deep.
Other Information
The 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 .
Black Angelfish Diet
The Black Angelfish almost solely eat red and green algae. Since algae have a low energy value they spend most of their time feeding.
Black Angelfish Breeding
Egg laying occurs in November and December. | 
