They are commonly referred to as pygmy angelfishes, due to their generally much smaller size than other angelfish genera. The species are variably distributed in tropical and subtropical seas of the world. Few have large geographical distributions and some are endemic to tiny oceanic outposts, an island , or small island group. They occur on algal-rocky and coral reefs, and most species live in shallow waters at depths to about 15m, but some range to 70m or more, and a few inhabit only depths of more than 50m. Pygmy angelfishes are quick-darting and often shy species that hug the substrates with tunnels and crevices, ready to disappear and appear again several metres away.
Shepard's Angel - Hybrid
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Shepard's Angel - Hybrid
Centropyge shepardi
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Pacífico Central
Northwestern Pacific (the Marianas, Bonins and recently photographed in Hachijoh-jima Island, Izu Islands). Occurs in outer reef habitats from shallow lagoons to a depth of about 56m. Colour mainly orange to orange-yellow with dark unpaired fins and narrower, short vertical bars on side. The bars are fewer in number in juvenile stages. Often with a dark blotch behind upper gill cover. Length to 12cm.
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