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Bicolor Angelfish

Bicolor Angelfish

Centropyge Bicolor

Quick Facts

Scientific name Centropyge Bicolor

Other names Bicoloured Angelfish, Black And Gold Angelfish, Blue & Gold Angelfish

Size Up to 15 cm (6 in)

Weight Under a kilo (2.2lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Clear lagoons, inner reefs, and surge channels.

Depth Range

Bicolor Angelfish Distribution Australia

Interesting Info

The Bicolor Angelfish are a semi-aggressive fish and social behaviours are similar to most Angelfish as they are generally solitary but can be found in pairs. Young fish stay in the shallows whilst adults can be found in up to 25 m (82 ft).
Bicolor Angelfish like many other angelfish are broadcast spawners, releasing their eggs and sperm towards the top of the water column or surface at dusk. The fertilised eggs then float with the current and eventually settle on the bottom.
These fish are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning that they can change sex. If the male of a harem dies, the dominant female of the bunch will change sex – this transformation lasts between 18 and 20 days.
These fish are omnivores and primarily feed on algae and sponges, but also eat small prawns, zooplankton and plants.
Estimates on lifespan have them reaching up to 15 years of age, although 12 years is the average.
The main predators of angelfish include sharks, larger predatory fish and marine mammals.

Species Interaction

Aquarium & Reef

The Bicolor Angelfish is a dwarf Angelfish and very popular because if its stunning bright yellow and blue colours. They are one of the more aggressive of Angelfish and considered the most aggressive for the dwarf species.

The fish has a large range across the Indo-Pacific Ocean, including; parts of East Africa, Southern Japan, Fiji and Australia.