Bicolor Angelfish (Centropyge bicolor)

Also known as Bicolor Angel, Bicolor Dwarf Angel, Black-and-Gold Angelfish, Blue-and-Gold Angelfish, Gold-and-Blue Angelfish, Oriole Dwarf Angel, Pacific Rock Beauty, Pygmy Bicolor Angelfish, Rock Beauty, Two Colored Angelfish

Description

Also known as Bicolor Angel, Bicolor Dwarf Angel, Black-and-Gold Angelfish, Blue-and-Gold Angelfish, Gold-and-Blue Angelfish, Oriole Dwarf Angel, Pacific Rock Beauty, Pygmy Bicolor Angelfish, Rock Beauty, Two Colored Angelfish.

Found in pairs or small schools, amongst coral and rubble, over channels, drop-offs, and slopes, of protected lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.
They feed on algae, small crustaceans, and worms.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 1-25m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Angelfish are usually brightly coloured with highly compressed bodies.
Some live in "harems" others in pairs, they can be highly territorial and make a loud drumming sound when alarmed. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/5454

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