Yellow Angelfish
Centropyge heraldi
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 5–90 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Bright yellow from nose to tail, this little angelfish grazes algae on steep outer reef slopes and gathers in small harems of two to four. A single male presides over the group, and the trade ships it widely for home tanks.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278837.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Angelfish live?
- The Yellow Angelfish (Centropyge heraldi) is typically found at 5–90 m.
- Is the Yellow Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow Angelfish get?
- The Yellow Angelfish grows to about 12 cm.