Blue Velvet Angelfish, scientifically named Centropyge deborae, is also known as the Fiji Blue Midnight Angelfish.
This small marine fish has ray-like fins and belongs to the Pomacanthidae family of angelfish.
Blue velvet angelfish is only found in Fiji and was initially thought to be a variety or subspecies of the Midnight Pygmy Angelfish.
It’s not yet known if this fish is considered reef-safe, meaning its potential impact on coral reefs in an aquarium environment is unclear.
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Blue Velvet Angelfish Interesting Facts
- Blue velvet angelfish is a small species of marine angelfish found in Fiji.
- Initially, it was thought to be a variety or subspecies of the Midnight Pygmy Angelfish.
- There is no information available regarding whether this fish is reef-safe or not.
Blue Velvet Angelfish Habitat
Blue velvet angelfish can be found in the South Pacific Ocean, specifically around the Fiji Islands.
This marine fish lives in reef environments and is typically found at depths between 5 and 25 meters (about 16 to 82 feet). It thrives in tropical climates.
| Water Temperature: | Unknown |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Blue Velvet Angelfish Physical Characteristics
Size: 2.8 inches (7.0 centimeters)
Blue velvet angelfish can grow up to 7 cm (about 2.8 in) in length.
It has 13 to 14 dorsal spines, 16 to 17 soft dorsal rays, and 17 to 18 soft anal rays.
Other features include 15 or 16 pectoral-fin rays, about 43 or 44 scales in longitudinal series, and 5 or 6 gill rakers along with 12 or 13 additional ones.
The body depth of this fish is 1.7 to 1.8 times smaller than its length, and its head length is 3.2 to 3.5 times smaller than its length.
The last dorsal spine is the longest, measuring 1.2 to 1.4 times the head length.
The preopercular spine is slightly longer than the eye diameter, and the cheek depth is relatively deep.
Blue velvet angelfish has a bluish-black color with a whitish margin on the rear part of the caudal fin (tail fin).
The pectoral fin rays are black, and the fin membrane is transparent.
In preserved specimens, the fish appears uniformly black with a transparent margin on the rear part of the caudal fin.
Blue Velvet Angelfish Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae |
| Genus: | Centropyge |
| Scientific Name: | Centropyge deborae |
| Also Known As: | Blue Velvet Angelfish, Fiji Blue Midnight Angelfish |
| Conservation Status: | Unknown |