Flameback Angelfish
Centropyge aurantonotus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 12–200 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pygmy angelfish no longer than your thumb, the flameback hides among isolated patches of staghorn coral. It feeds mainly on algae and sponges, staying close to cover on the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278829.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flameback Angelfish live?
- The Flameback Angelfish (Centropyge aurantonotus) is typically found at 12–200 m.
- Is the Flameback Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Flameback Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Flameback Angelfish get?
- The Flameback Angelfish grows to about 7.5 cm.