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Angel abu polos (Centropyge vrolikii) — Pomacanthidae

Angel abu polos

Centropyge vrolikii
Family: Pomacanthidae
LC · Least Concern

The Angel abu polos (Centropyge vrolikii) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacanthidae that grows up to 12 cm.

Length
12 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0.0–30.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Western Pacific; coral-rich lagoons and seaward reefs.
Edibility
Not eaten

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Description

The pearlscale angelfish is a small angelfish of the family Pomacanthidae from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a light-grey front body grading to black-brown at the rear, with a yellow tinge and a fine pearly sheen on the scales. It inhabits coral-rich parts of lagoons and seaward reefs. As an omnivore it grazes mainly algae, supplemented with detritus and small invertebrates. Dwarf angelfishes are protogynous hermaphrodites that begin as females and live in harem groups. The species is popular in the marine aquarium and is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Angel abu polos?

The Angel abu polos has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Light grey front body grading to blackish brown with a pearly sheen; algae grazer and protogynous hermaphrodite.

Where does the Angel abu polos live?

The Angel abu polos lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Pacific; coral-rich lagoons and seaward reefs.

How big does the Angel abu polos get?

The Angel abu polos grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.

Is the Angel abu polos dangerous to humans?

No, the Angel abu polos is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.

Is the Angel abu polos edible?

The Angel abu polos is not usually eaten.

More photos

Angel abu polos (Centropyge vrolikii) — Pomacanthidae — 2
Wikimedia Commons — Izuzuki (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Angel abu polos (Centropyge vrolikii) — Pomacanthidae — 3
Wikimedia Commons — Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Angel abu polos (Centropyge vrolikii) — Pomacanthidae — 4
Wikimedia Commons — Georgina Jones (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Angel abu polos (Centropyge vrolikii) — Pomacanthidae — 5
iNaturalist ((c) Olivia Bañez, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
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All data

Identification

English name
Angel abu polos verified
Scientific name
Centropyge vrolikii
Family
Pomacanthidae
Other names
Angelfish; Pearl scalled angelfish; Pearlscale angelfish; Pearl-scaled angelfish; Pearly-scaled angelfish verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
12.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey inferred
Pattern
Plain inferred
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
0.0 verified
Max depth (m)
30.0 verified
Natural range
Western Pacific; coral-rich lagoons and seaward reefs. inferred
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore sourced
Diet (detail)
Mainly algae, supplemented with detritus and small invertebrates sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Protogynous (female first) sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred
Special features
Light grey front body grading to blackish brown with a pearly sheen; algae grazer and protogynous hermaphrodite. sourced

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Not a target species for angling; at most an incidental catch or usable as baitfish. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced
First aid
None required: this species is harmless to humans. sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

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