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The Cherub pygmy angelfish (Centropyge argi) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacanthidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The cherubfish is a small angelfish from the western Atlantic, ranging from Bermuda and Florida to French Guiana, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. It grows to only about 8 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, deep-blue body with an orange-yellow head and chest and a narrow blue ring around the eye. It lives on rubble and reef bottoms between about 5 and 80 metres depth and feeds on various algae. The fish quickly retreats into crevices when threatened. Like many angelfishes the species is a protogynous hermaphrodite living in harems. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cherub pygmy angelfish?
The Cherub pygmy angelfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern. Deep blue with an orange-yellow head; protogynous hermaphrodite living in harems
Where does the Cherub pygmy angelfish live?
The Cherub pygmy angelfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Atlantic
How big does the Cherub pygmy angelfish get?
The Cherub pygmy angelfish grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Cherub pygmy angelfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Cherub pygmy angelfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Cherub pygmy angelfish edible?
The Cherub pygmy angelfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Centropyge
More from the family Pomacanthidae
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