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Bermuda Blue Angelfish (juvenile)
Holacanthus bermudensis
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Orangeback angelfish
Centropyge acanthops
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Found in
- 17 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- yelloworangeblue
- Body shape
- Compressed
Centropyge acanthops is an omnivorous marine angelfish. It is native to the east coast of Africa.
Description
It has a blue body and yellow to orange colouration from the head and across the back. It is easily confused with the cherubfish (Centropyge argi), but in the latter the yellow to orange colouration only covers the head. It reaches a maximum length of 8 cm.
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Somalia to East London, South Africa. Also around oceanic islands. Common off East Africa.
Habitat
It inhabits areas with coral rubble and frequently occurs in small groups of up to about 10 individuals. It feeds on small invertebrates and algae.
Similar species
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Blueface Angelfish
Pomacanthus xanthometopon
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Bluegirdled angelfish
Pomacanthus navarchus
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Bluering Angelfish
Pomacanthus annularis
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Brown Pygmy Angelfish
Centropyge multispinis
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Cherubfish
Centropyge argi
Questions
Is Orangeback angelfish dangerous?
Orangeback angelfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Orangeback angelfish?
How deep does Orangeback angelfish live?
Orangeback angelfish can be found at depths of up to 40 meters.
