Rusty Angelfish
Centropyge ferrugata
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 6–30 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small angelfish of seaward rocky reefs and rubble where algae grows thick, it lives alone or in small groups. It reaches about ten centimetres and has been raised in captivity for the aquarium trade.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278834.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rusty Angelfish live?
- The Rusty Angelfish (Centropyge ferrugata) is typically found at 6–30 m.
- Is the Rusty Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rusty Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rusty Angelfish get?
- The Rusty Angelfish grows to about 10 cm.