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Yellowbelly Angelfish and Similar Species

Centropyge flaviventris

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Several fish can be confused with Yellowbelly Angelfish. Here are the key differences.

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Bicolor Angelfish

Centropyge bicolor

Key differences: While also bicolor, C. bicolor has a yellow anterior and a blue posterior, but the blue extends further forward onto the body, often covering the posterior half of the dorsal fin and the entire anal fin. The yellow on C. bicolor is also typically more orange-yellow, and the blue is a lighter shade. C. bicolor also tends to be slightly larger and more aggressive.

Keyhole Angelfish

Centropyge tibicen

Key differences: C. tibicen is predominantly dark blue to black with a prominent white or yellow 'keyhole' shaped marking on its side. Its coloration is distinctly different from C. flaviventris.

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