Lemonpeel Angelfish, also known as the Yellow Angelfish, is a type of ocean fish with thin, bony fins. It belongs to the Pomacanthidae family.
You can find this fish in the Indo-Pacific region, which includes parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Adult lemonpeel angelfish like to live in areas with lots of coral in shallow lagoons and reefs near the ocean’s surface.
They can be found at depths ranging from the area affected by waves (lower surge zone) to about 164 feet (50 meters) deep.
These fish swim close to the ocean floor (benthopelagic), and young ones are very good at hiding (secretive). Their main food source is algae.
In captivity, they can live up to 11 years.
Lemonpeel angelfish are often sold in the aquarium trade.
You need to be cautious while adding these fish to a reef aquarium since they may cause harm to the reef.
Lemonpeel Angelfish Interesting Facts
- Lemonpeel angelfish, also called yellow angelfish, belongs to the family Pomacanthidae.
- These fish can be found in shallow lagoon areas and exposed seaward reefs of up to 50 meters deep in the Indo-Pacific region.
- These fish feed mainly on algae.
- Young lemonpeel angelfish are secretive to avoid predators.
- In captivity, these fish can live as long as 11 years.
- You should be cautious while keeping them in reef tanks because they can harm the reef.
Lemonpeel Angelfish Habitat
Lemonpeel angelfish is found in the reefs of the Western Central Pacific Ocean.
It doesn’t migrate and can be found at depths between 10 feet (3 meters) and 164 feet (50 meters).
The fish prefers water temperatures between 75°F to 82°F (24°C to 28°C).
It lives in tropical areas, roughly between 35°North and 31°South latitude.
| Water Temperature: | 75°F to 82°F (24°C to 28°C) |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Lemonpeel Angelfish Physical Characteristics
Size: 5.5 inches (14.0 centimeters)
Lemonpeel angelfish can grow up to 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) long. The maximum reported age for this fish is 11 years.
This fish has some unique features: 14 spines on its dorsal (top) fin, 15 to 16 soft rays on its dorsal fin, 3 spines on its anal (bottom) fin, and 16 soft rays on its anal fin.
Lemonpeel angelfish is known for its bright yellow color. Young fish have a blue-edged black spot (ocellus) in the middle of each side.
There’s also a blue circle around the eye, a blue blotch on the edge of the gill cover (operculum), and blue edges on the middle fins.
The body depth of this fish is 1.7 to 2.0 times smaller than the total length of the fish.
They have around 44 to 50 lateral scale rows along their body which makes them look very pretty.
Lemonpeel Angelfish Reproduction
Lemonpeel angelfish has a unique ability called bi-directional gender change.
This means that it can change its gender from male to female or from female to male during its lifetime.
This special characteristic has been confirmed by scientific research.
Lemonpeel Angelfish Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae |
| Genus: | Centropyge |
| Scientific Name: | Centropyge flavissima |
| Also Known As: | Lemonpeel Angelfish, Yellow Angelfish |
| Conservation Status: | Least Concern |