Yellow Pygmy Angelfish (Centropyge heraldi)

Also known as False Lemonpeel, Golden Angelfish, Heraldic Angelfish, Herald's Angelfish, Woodhead's Angelfish, Yellow Angelfish, Yellow Dwarf Angelfish

Description

Also known as False Lemonpeel, Golden Angelfish, Heraldic Angelfish, Herald's Angelfish, Woodhead's Angelfish, Yellow Angelfish, Yellow Dwarf Angelfish.

Found in harems, over steep outer reefs slopes and lagoon reefs rich in coral growth.
They feed on algae.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 5-90m
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/5665

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