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Coral beauty

Centropyge bispinosa

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Fun Facts

This species was first recorded in 1860.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Coral beauty

Size:

Coral beauty fish grow to a maximum length of 4 inches (10 centimeters).

Diet:

These fish eat algae.

Range & Habitat:

These fish can be found in the Indo-Pacific ocean inhabiting lagoons and outer reef areas.

Details:

Striking in color, coral beauty fish glow with a warm yellow-orange at the center of their bodies, gradually blending into cooler blue-purple tones along their edges.