Lemonpeel Angel (Cuvier, 1831)

 Scientific Name  Centropyge flavissimus
 Diet  Herbivore; algae, sponges, tunicates
 Alt Common Name  Koganeyakko (Jap. 'golden valet'), Tu'u'u lega (Somoan), Tu'u'u sama (Somoan)
 Family  Pomacanthidae
 Origin  Indian and Pacific Oceans
 Aquarist Level  Intermediate
 Reef Safe  With Caution
 Coloration  Yellow with Blue eye ring and operculum mark
 Disposition  Peaceful except with other dwarf angels
 Hardiness  Moderate
 Compatibility  Peaceful with other species. Aggressive with own species
 Mature Size  4 inches
 Sexual Dimorphism  Males tend to have brighter coloration.

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Notes: Dwarf angels may nip at soft or hard corals.  Caution is advised when adding to a reef aquarium.  This angel feeds primarily on algae.