Head to head
Flame Angelfish vs Lemonpeel Angelfish
Flame Angelfish
VS Lemonpeel Angelfish
The flame angelfish and lemonpeel angelfish are two of the best-known dwarf angelfish, sharing a small size, a rubble-and-crevice lifestyle, and a harem-style social structure, but wearing very different colours.
| Flame Angelfish | Lemonpeel Angelfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Centropyge loricula | Centropyge flavissima |
| Colouring | Red-orange with dark vertical bars and blue-edged fins | Solid yellow with a bright blue eye ring |
| Size | Around 10 cm | Around 14 cm |
| Juveniles | Not specifically documented | Darker, blue-tinged pattern before the adult yellow |
| Shelter | Reef rubble and crevices | Reef crevices and ledges |
| Social structure | One dominant male with several females | One dominant male with several females |
| Native range | Central and western Pacific | Parts of the Indo-Pacific |
| Conservation status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flame Angelfish vs Lemonpeel Angelfish: common questions
How do the flame angelfish and lemonpeel angelfish differ in appearance?
The flame angelfish is red-orange with dark vertical bars, while the lemonpeel angelfish is a uniform yellow with a bright blue ring around each eye.
Which is bigger, the flame angelfish or the lemonpeel angelfish?
The lemonpeel angelfish, at around 14 cm, is somewhat larger than the flame angelfish, which reaches around 10 cm, though both are dwarf angelfish.
Do the flame angelfish and lemonpeel angelfish live alone?
No, both typically live in small groups with one dominant male and several females, a harem-style arrangement common among dwarf angelfish.