Coral Beauty

Coral Beauty 

 

Common Names 

Twospined Angelfish, Dusky Angelfish, Coral Beauty 

Scientific Name 

Centropyge bispinosa 

Family 

Pomacanthidae 

Diet 

Omnivore 

 (Feeds primarily on algae but will consume tiny animals that reside in the algae) 

Lifespan 

10-15 Years 

Natural Habitat/Origin 

These secretive fish are found in lagoon and seaward reef slopes that provide a plethora of coral growth and algae.  

International Distribution 

The Coral Beauty is found from East Africa to the Tuamoto Island then north to the Izu Island and south to Lord Howe Island near Australia. They are not found in the Red Sea, Hawaii or the southern Pacific Ocean. 

Appearance 

The Coral Beauty has a small oval shape body with rounded fins. In nature these fish can grow up to 4” (10 cm). Coloration and patterning can vary depending on where they are collected ranging from entirely purple to less purple but usually the dwarf angelfish are red or orange with thin vertical stripes that are dark blue. They also have a purplish blue over the head, face, and fins with a blue-edged orange-red spot at the base of the pectoral fin. 

Conservation Status 

The Coral Beauty is of Least Concern due to a stable population listed on the IUCN Red List.