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- EnglishName: Many-spined angelfish
- Local Name : Kashi kokaamas
- Size : Max. 12 cm
- Family: POMACANTHIDAE
- Order : Perciformes
- Distinctive Characters: Dorsal fin with 14 spines and 15-17 rays. Anal fin with 3 spines and 16-17 rays. Pectoral fin rays 17. Body depth 1.6-2.0 in standard length. Preorbital edge with small, subequal spines. Front of snout with a U-shaped notch over upper jaw.
- Colour: Dark brown, almost black. Black blotch just behind upper end of gill opening. Lips, opercular spine and edges of fins brilliant, neon blue.
- Habitat and Biology: Usually seen on reef edges and slopes. A shy omnivorous species feeding on algae and associated invertebrates.
- Distribution: Indian Ocean.
- Remarks: Centropyge multispinis is a very common fish in Maldivian reefs, but its dark colouration and
retiring habits mean that it is easily overlooked.