Brazilian Flameback Angelfish (Centropyge aurantonotus)
Fish in the family Pomacanthidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small dwarf angelfish with a bright orange-red head and upper body, transitioning to yellow-orange on the flanks. A distinctive flame-orange vertical stripe runs along the dorsal midline, with darker blue-edged scales on the lower body creating a contrasting pattern.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, and frozen foods (mysis shrimp, copepods, spirulina-based preparations). Offer herbivorous supplements including macroalgae and nori. Feed 1-2 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Brazilian Flameback Angelfish
Moderate - Often confused with African Flameback but distinct. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Coastal Brazil, from the state of Bahia southward, endemic to Brazilian waters in the South Atlantic.
Keeper notes
Often confused with the African Flameback, but distinct species. May nip at corals. Requires plenty of hiding places.
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