Golden Angelfish
Centropyge aurantia
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 3–60 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cryptic angelfish that tucks among coral and sponge on seaward reef slopes, it is seldom spotted by divers. Reaching barely 10 centimetres, it is only rarely taken for the aquarium trade.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278828.
FAQ
- How deep does the Golden Angelfish live?
- The Golden Angelfish (Centropyge aurantia) is typically found at 3–60 m.
- Is the Golden Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Golden Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Golden Angelfish get?
- The Golden Angelfish grows to about 10 cm.