Lemonpeel Angelfish

Species: Centropyge flavissima

About Lemonpeel Angelfish

Overall color is bright yellow. Juveniles have a characteristic blue-edged black ocellus in the middle of each side. There is a blue circle around the eye and a blue blotch on the posterior margin of the operculum. Median fins are likewise edged blue. With 44 - 50 lateral scale rows.

Occurs in coral rich areas of shallow lagoon and exposed seaward reefs from the lower surge zone (Ref. 9710) to 50 m (Ref. 30874). Juveniles secretive (Ref. 9710). Feeds mainly on algae. Live as long as 11 years in captivity (Ref. 37816).

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