Centropyge debelius Pyle, 1990
Blue Mauritius angelfish
photo by Tanaka, H.

Family:  Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes)
Max. size:  9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 46 - 90 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius, RĂ©union, and the Aldabra Group (Seychelles).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A generally uncommon species that inhabits steep outer reef slopes.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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