Rusty Angelfish

Species: Centropyge ferrugata

About Rusty Angelfish

Closely resembles C. bispinosus. It lacks the series of narrow vertical bars in C. bispinosus and has numerous irregularly-shaped black dots instead. Overall color is golden brown to orange, becoming bright orange ventrally. Some with bluish narrow band or spots along the margin of the dorsal and anal fins.

Inhabits seaward (Ref. 9710), rocky reefs and rubble areas, especially where algal growth is extensive (Ref. 47838). Solitary or in small groups (Ref. 47838). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35414).

Ref: Allen, G.R.. 1985. (Ref. 4858)