About Black Angelfish

Black angelfish, also known as the midnight angelfish, scientifically named Pterophyllum scalare, is a unique fish with black over its entire body. Its wide-bodied fish is 6 to 8 inches with solid and spotted patterns. This fish is a good choice for intermediate aquarists. 

Common Name
Freshwater angelfish, Longfin angelfish, Veil angelfish
Conservation Status
Extinct (EX)
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Pterophyllum scalare
Species
Pterophyllum scalare
Genus
Pterophyllum
SubFamily
Macropodusinae
Family
Cichlidae
SuperFamily
Cichlidea
SubOrder
Perciformes
Order
Cichliformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Characteristics

Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Black Angelfish

Color
Black
White
Pattern
Solid Spotted
Characteristics
Dorsal Fins
Tank Level
Middle
Min Height

6 Inches or 1 meters

Max Height

8 Inches or 1 meters

Specific Information

Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics.

Spinal Column

Vertebrata

Vision Systems
Ultraviolet Vision
Animal Care

This term covers all aspects of animal care.

Maintenance
medium
Temperature

78°F to 80°F

Substrate
Sand
Fine Gravel
Mud
Minimum Tank Size

40 gallons

pH

6.0 to 8.0

Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits

Learn more about the characteristics of the Black Angelfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors.

Intelligence
Medium
Feeding habits
Omnivores
Temperament
Calm
Modes of Locomotion
Swimming
Energy Level
High Energy
Life Cycle and Reproduction

Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Black Angelfish.

Lifespan

15 Years

Reproductive System
Oviparous
Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area

Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions.

Habitat

Aquatic

Ecosystem
Freshwater
Country
South and Central America
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