Bicolor angelfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Centropyge bicolor

Biology:

Inhabits lagoon, channel, or protected seaward reef slopes, drop offs, coral and rubble areas . Usually in pairs or in small groups. Feeds on algae, small crustaceans and worms. Darts from one hiding place to the next. Commonly exported through the aquarium trade .

IUCN Red List Status:

Least Concern

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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CC-BY-NC

Author:

Randall, John E.

Source:

http://www.fishbase.org/Photos/PicturesSummary.php?StartRow=2&ID=5454&what=species&TotRec=6

License type:

CC-BY-NC-ND

License type:

CC-BY

Author:

Julie Bedford, NOAA PA.

Source:

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reef4425_-_Flickr_-_NOAA_Photo_Library.jpg

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 17 - 18. Juveniles similar to adult and easily recognized by their distinctive coloration . Head and anterior half of trunk yellow with a blue blotch over the eye. Posterior half of trunk and tail blue. Caudal fin yellow.

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; max. reported age: 13 years