Yellowhead Angelfish
Centropyge joculator
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 8–70 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small angelfish, around 9 centimetres, found over coral and rubble on steep outer reef slopes down to about 70 metres. It lives alone or in little groups of four or five.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278840.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowhead Angelfish live?
- The Yellowhead Angelfish (Centropyge joculator) is typically found at 8–70 m.
- Is the Yellowhead Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowhead Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowhead Angelfish get?
- The Yellowhead Angelfish grows to about 9 cm.