PURPLEMASK ANGELFISH

Centropyge venustus

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Centropyge venustus (Yasuda & Tominaga, 1969) Centropyge venustus (Yasuda & Tominaga, 1969)

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Inhabits steep outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710); in ledges and caves (Ref. 48391). Shy species, not easily approached at close range (Ref. 4537). Usually observed singly, almost always upside down in reef caves (Ref. 47838); also forms pairs or small groups (Ref. 48391). Natural diet unknown (Ref. 48391). Sometimes forms hybrids with Centropyge multifasciata (Ref. 48391). Occasionally exported through the aquarium trade.