Abe's Angelfish

Centropyge abei

Centropyge abei is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a small marine angelfish belonging to the family Pomacanthidae. It is found in the western Pacific Ocean.

Freshwater

Abe's Angelfish reference image — Wmpearl, cc0, via Wikimedia Commons. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Identification points

Scientific name: Centropyge abei; family: Unknown family.
Water type: unknown; native or main range: Global species occurrence records indexed by GBIF..
Use body shape, color pattern, mouth position, fin shape, and local range together for field identification.

Habitat

Abe's Angelfish is associated with marine or coastal habitats within its range, including nearshore, offshore, reef, shelf, or pelagic waters depending on the species.

Bait notes

Common approaches include baitfish, cut bait, squid, jigs, plugs, spoons, soft plastics, trolling lures, or locally proven rigs.

Behavior

Activity often follows bait movement, tide or current edges, water temperature, structure, and seasonal migrations.

Caution

Check official local rules for seasons, size limits, bag limits, protected status, gear restrictions, and consumption advisories.

Fishing notes

Use the Abe's Angelfish range, habitat, and local regulations to choose tackle, depth, presentation speed, and harvest decisions.