How to Identify Lemonpeel Angelfish

To identify Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissima), look at these key features.

Physical Characteristics

Body shape

compressed

Coloration

Predominantly bright, uniform yellow over the entire body, head, and fins. A distinct blue or purple ring often encircles the eye, and the posterior edges of the dorsal, anal, and caudal fins may have a thin blue or purple margin. Some individuals, particularly juveniles, may exhibit a black spot on the posterior dorsal fin.

Scale type

ctenoid

Mouth position

terminal

Distinctive features

Bright yellow body coloration, Blue or purple ring around the eye, Blue or purple margins on dorsal, anal, and caudal fins

Dorsal fin

Single dorsal fin with 14 spines and 15-16 soft rays.

Tail fin

Rounded caudal fin, often with a blue or purple margin.

Pectoral fin

Pectoral fins are clear to yellowish.

Distinctive fins

Anal fin with 3 spines and 16-17 soft rays. Pelvic fins are yellow, sometimes with a blue leading edge.

Identification Tips

1. 1

   Overall Coloration

   The most prominent feature is its intense, uniform yellow body. This distinguishes it from many other angelfish species.

2. 2

   Eye Ring

   Look for the distinct blue or purple ring that encircles the eye. This is a key diagnostic feature.

3. 3

   Fin Margins

   Observe the thin blue or purple margins on the posterior edges of the dorsal, anal, and caudal fins.

4. 4

   Size

   As a dwarf angelfish, it typically reaches a maximum size of about 10 cm (4 inches).

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