Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Pomacanthidae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes Genus Centropyge | |
Similar Cocos‑Keeling angelfish, Centropyge abei, Centropyge ferrugata, Centropyge flavipectoralis, Japanese angelfish | ||
Blue velvet angelfish centropyge deborae spawning
Centropyge deborae is a small, dark blue, pygmy angelfish known from only one location in Fiji.
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Distribution
C. deborae is known from only one location in Fiji. Found amongst deep sea pinnacles it was originally thought to be a subspecies of the much wider ranging C. nox until genetic analysis at the National Taiwan University showed enough difference for this to be proven otherwise.
Description
C. deborae is a deep blue fish with a blue/black eye. Its coloration may not be directly visible unless it is kept in a very well lit environment.
Habits
C. deborae is a very shy fish, often hiding amongst rubble and rocks (especially when feeling threatened)
References
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