Bicolor Angelfish
Centropyge bicolor
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 1–25 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Split between a yellow front and a deep blue rear, this small angelfish darts from one hiding place to the next on lagoon and seaward reef slopes. It grazes algae and picks at small crustaceans and worms in the top 25 metres, usually in pairs or small groups.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 211780.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bicolor Angelfish live?
- The Bicolor Angelfish (Centropyge bicolor) is typically found at 1–25 m.
- Is the Bicolor Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bicolor Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bicolor Angelfish get?
- The Bicolor Angelfish grows to about 15 cm.