Purplemask Angelfish
Centropyge venusta
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A shy angelfish of steep outer reef slopes, hiding in ledges and caves and rarely letting a diver close. It is most often seen alone, hanging upside down beneath a cave roof, though it also pairs or forms small groups.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Centropyge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 312651.
FAQ
- How deep does the Purplemask Angelfish live?
- The Purplemask Angelfish (Centropyge venusta) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- Is the Purplemask Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Purplemask Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Purplemask Angelfish get?
- The Purplemask Angelfish grows to about 12 cm.