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Centropyge loriculus

Centropyge loriculus

The Centropyge loriculus, also known as the Pacific pygmy angelfish, is a small, colorful fish that loves to swim around coral reefs. They are bright and cheerful, making them a favorite in aquariums!

Lebensraum: Coral reefs

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The Centropyge loriculus has a vivid fiery orange-red body adorned with four to five vertical black bars. Its dorsal, anal, and caudal fins often feature stunning iridescent blue edges, making it a true underwater jewel.

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Centropyge loriculus

Kategorie

Fische

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Flame Angelfish often live in small groups called harems with one male leader.

Their bright colors also help them blend into the colorful coral reefs they call home!

These tiny fish can actually change their gender from female to male!

They hide within coral branches and rocky nooks to sleep safely at night.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Reef Navigator

Centropyge loriculus can expertly dart through complex coral structures because of its agile, compressed body.

Fähigkeit

Algae Grazer

Centropyge loriculus has special brush-like teeth that help them scrape algae off rocks, keeping the reef clean.

Fähigkeit

Color Communicator

Centropyge loriculus uses its vibrant colors to signal to other fish and establish its territory on the reef.

Maße und Details

Länge
6-10 cm
Gewicht
0.01-0.05 kg
Lebenserwartung
5-7 Jahre
Schwimmgeschwindigkeit
8 km/h
Maximale Tiefe
60 m
Wasserart
Salzwasser

Ernährung und Fütterung

They primarily graze on algae, helping keep coral reefs healthy and clean for everyone.

Hauptnahrung

  • filamentous algae
  • detritus
  • tiny invertebrates

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Leopard Coral Grouper

Plectropomus leopardus

A common predator on tropical reefs.

shelters

Staghorn Coral

Acropora cervicornis

Provides crucial hiding spots and protection.

eats

Turtle Weed

Chlorodesmis fastigiata

Feeds on this common filamentous algae.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Lemon Peel AngelfishPacific Pygmy Angelfish

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always watch fish from a distance and never try to touch them in the water.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Centropyge loriculus?

6-10 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Centropyge loriculus?

0.01-0.05 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Centropyge loriculus?

5-7 Jahre

Was frisst Centropyge loriculus?

They primarily graze on algae, helping keep coral reefs healthy and clean for everyone.

Was ist der/die/das schwimmgeschwindigkeit von Centropyge loriculus?

8 km/h

Wo findet man Centropyge loriculus normalerweise?

Coral reefs

Wie jagt Centropyge loriculus?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das maximale Tiefe von Centropyge loriculus?

60 m

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