Flameback angelfish
📖 Overview
Common among isolated patches of staghorn coral Acropora cervicornis. Feeds mainly on algae and sponges .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Closely resembles C. acanthops. Head, back and dorsal fin golden yellow; sides, caudal, and anal fins dark blue with numerous black spots. Eye with a narrow blue ring around it.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flameback angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Flameback angelfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Flameback angelfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 12 - 200 m , usually 15 - 25 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
algae and sponges (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Centropyge Aurantonotus is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Flameback angelfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Flameback angelfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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