Pearlscale Angelfish

Centropyge vrolikii
(Other names Pearly-scaled Angelfish)
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This angelfish has a pale grey head and body which darkens to black towards the posterior part. This includes the caudal fin and the end of the dorsal and anal fins, which have a thin blue line that runs along the edge. The base of the pectoral fin is yellowish orange in colour and the top of the head may also appear to be yellowish in colour at times. They inhabit coastal and inner reefs that have coral rich areas.

Size: 12cm in length (Maximum)

Diet: Algae

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Left: Kieren Curry
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