Flammen-Zwergkaiserfisch im Aquarium des Zoo Zürich

Flame angelfish

Centropyge loricula

With a body length of up to 12 cm, the flame angelfish is one of the smaller species of angelfish.

LC

Red List
Least Concern

The flame angelfish lives in harem groups of usually three to seven individuals and tends to stay close to hiding places. These colourful fish live in coral reefs.

Taxonomy

Pomacanthidae, genus Centropyge (over 30 species)

Habitat

coral reefs with clear lagoons and outer reefs at depths ranging from 1 to 60 metres

Behaviour and ecology

solitary, in pairs, in groups comprising one male and several females; lead a very secretive life; eggs and larvae swim in the sea; juvenile fish colonise reefs

Diet

algae, tiny crustaceans

Taxonomy

Pomacanthidae, genus Centropyge (over 30 species)

Habitat

coral reefs with clear lagoons and outer reefs at depths ranging from 1 to 60 metres

Behaviour and ecology

solitary, in pairs, in groups comprising one male and several females; lead a very secretive life; eggs and larvae swim in the sea; juvenile fish colonise reefs

Diet

algae, tiny crustaceans

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