Yellow Angelfish

Yellow Angelfish

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Centropyge heraldi

Overview
Reef Compatible: YES
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Docile
Origin: Eastern Asia

Centropyge heraldi, also known as the yellow angelfish or Herald’s angelfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Pomacanthidae. Here are some interesting facts about it:

1. Description:

   • Centropyge heraldi is a yellowish-orange fish with a patch of darker olive around the eye.
   • It has 15 dorsal fin spines and 15 soft rays, as well as 3 anal fin spines and 17 soft rays.
   • The maximum total length of this species is around 12 centimeters (4.7 inches).

2. Distribution:

   • Found in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean.
   • Ranges from southern Japan and Taiwan to the Tuamotu Islands and south to Australia.
   • In Australia, it occurs along the Great Barrier Reef and some Coral Sea reefs 

3. Habitat and Behavior:

   • Centropyge heraldi inhabits depths between 8 and 45 meters (26 to 148 feet).
   • Commonly found on outer reef slopes and occasionally on lagoon reefs.
   • Often seen in small harems consisting of a male and one to three females.
   • Females may change sex to male when no male is present.
   • Herbivorous, feeding on filamentous algae.

4. Etymology:

   • Named after Earl Stannard Herald, an American ichthyologist who assisted in collecting the type specimen.
   
   

5. Aquarium Trade:

   • Centropyge heraldi occasionally appears in the aquarium trade.
   • If you’re interested in keeping one, make sure to provide suitable conditions and care!

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