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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Blue Mauritius angelfish

Centropyge debelius Pyle, 1990
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
46–90 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Blue Mauritius angelfish (Centropyge debelius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pomacanthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9 cm. It occurs at depths between 46 and 90 metres. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Centropyge debelius
Authority
Pyle, 1990
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9 cm
Depth Range
46–90 m
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Blue Mauritius angelfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blue Mauritius angelfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 46 - 90 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Mauritius, Réunion, and the Aldabra Group (Seychelles).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02951 × L2.89 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pyle, 1990

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Blue Mauritius angelfish.

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