Lemonpeel Angelfish
Centropyge flavissima
Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissima) is a small reef-dwelling marine angelfish with bright yellow body coloration. It is mainly an aquarium species, not a target for anglers, and is associated with coral-rich tropical reefs in the Indo-Pacific.
Identification points
- Uniform lemon-yellow body with no bold vertical bars
- Dorsal and anal fins edged in vivid blue to blue-green
- Small dwarf-angelfish shape with a pointed snout and blue-ringed eye
Habitat
Shallow coral reefs, lagoon patch reefs, and outer reef slopes with abundant coral growth and crevices; typically found in warm tropical marine waters around the Indo-Pacific.
Bait notes
Not a practical sport-fishing target. In aquaria it accepts finely chopped seafood, sponge-based angelfish diets, nori, and prepared marine pellets; in the wild it feeds by grazing rather than striking lures.
Behavior
A territorial dwarf angelfish that grazes on algae, filamentous growth, and small benthic invertebrates while picking constantly around coral heads and rubble. It is usually active by day and shelters in reef crevices at night.
Caution
Coral reef habitat makes collection sensitive to local protections and reef regulations; check permits before taking any specimen. As a reef fish, it is not commonly eaten and is not a typical food fish.
Fishing notes
Recreational fishing is generally not relevant for this species. If collected for aquaria, use gentle hand-net or barrier collection methods only where legal; avoid damaging live coral habitat.