Orange angelfish
📖 Overview
Benthopelagic species found in reefs ; in coral bottoms of channels and over reef slopes ; also in areas with rubble bottom . Often in small loose groups on inner reefs in low patches of brittle corals and coralline algae mix that is shared by damselfishes and small wrasses . Herbivorous . Occasionally exported through the aquarium trade .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species differs from its congeners in having an almost transparent (except for a dark anterior part of the dorsal- and ventral margin), slightly whitish to yellowish caudal fin versus the dark blue caudal fin in C. argi and C. aurantonotus or a bright yellow to orange caudal fin with a dark blue distal margin in C. resplendens Ref. 53274).: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Orange angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Bi-directional sex change has been confirmed for this species .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 10 - 95 m , usually 24 - ? m. Tropical West Pacific: widespread, from the Gulf of Aden and Oman along the East African coast to South Africa to the Tuamotu archipelago, north-eastward to the Johnston Atoll and Hawaii, northward up to Ogasawara Island, southward through the Coral Sea down to New South Wales, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Centropyge Fisheri 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
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 136 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Orange angelfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centropyge caudoxanthorus | Shen | 1973 | Synonym |
| Centropyge flavicauda | Fraser-Brunner | 1933 | Synonym |
| Holacanthus fisheri | Snyder | 1904 | Synonym |
| Xiphipops fisheri | Snyder | 1902 | Synonym |
| Xiphipops flavicauda | Frase-Brunner | 1933 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Orange angelfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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