With a body length of up to 12 cm, the flame angelfish is one of the smaller species of angelfish.
LC
Red List
Least Concern
Taxonomy
Pomacanthidae, genus Centropyge (over 30 species)
Habitat
coral reefs with clear lagoons and outer reefs at depths ranging from 1 to 60 metres
Behaviour and ecology
solitary, in pairs, in groups comprising one male and several females; lead a very secretive life; eggs and larvae swim in the sea; juvenile fish colonise reefs
Diet
algae, tiny crustaceans
Taxonomy
Pomacanthidae, genus Centropyge (over 30 species)
Habitat
coral reefs with clear lagoons and outer reefs at depths ranging from 1 to 60 metres
Behaviour and ecology
solitary, in pairs, in groups comprising one male and several females; lead a very secretive life; eggs and larvae swim in the sea; juvenile fish colonise reefs
Diet
algae, tiny crustaceans