Lemonpeel Angelfish
Centropyge flavissima
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A bright yellow angelfish of shallow lagoon and seaward reefs, dropping from the surge zone down to about fifty metres. It grazes mainly on algae, and juveniles keep themselves well hidden. Popular in the aquarium trade, it has lived as long as eleven years in captivity.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278836.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lemonpeel Angelfish live?
- The Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissima) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Lemonpeel Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lemonpeel Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lemonpeel Angelfish get?
- The Lemonpeel Angelfish grows to about 14 cm.