🐠 Woodhead’s Angelfish (Centropyge woodheadi)
🐠 Woodhead’s Angelfish (Centropyge woodheadi)
Marine Angelfish • Coral Reef Grazer • Reef-Associated
📋 The Woodhead’s Angelfish (Centropyge woodheadi) is a rare and graceful dwarf angelfish discovered in the deep reefs of the South Pacific. Its appearance is subtle yet captivating — a soft golden body with slight amber undertones, delicate blue fin edges, and a distinctive luminescent glow under actinic light.
Preferring tranquil reef slopes and lagoon environments, this species is gentle and peaceful with most tankmates. It adapts best to well-established aquariums with live rock for grazing and retreat. Due to its rarity and mild temperament, it’s highly sought-after by experienced marine enthusiasts and collectors.
A low-key beauty with refined colors and a gentle demeanor, the Woodhead’s Angelfish adds a touch of elegance to any reef tank.
💡 Highlights
✨ Rare South Pacific species: found only around Fiji and Samoa
⚪ Elegant gold coloration: soft yellow tones with blue fin edges
📏 Small size: reaches up to 9 cm (3.5")
✅ Reef compatible: safe with most corals under supervision
🐠 Peaceful temperament: excellent for community reef setups
🧾 A Quick Look at the Woodhead’s Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Woodhead’s Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Centropyge woodheadi
👨👩👧 Family: Pomacanthidae
🌍 Origin: South Pacific (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa Islands)
📏 Max Size: 9 cm (≈ 3.5")
💧 pH Range: 8.0 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 27 °C (75 – 81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Moderate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes – with caution; may nip at coral polyps or clam mantles
🏠 Min Tank Size: 180 L (48 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Middle to lower regions
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes – sustainably collected from Pacific reefs
⏳ Lifespan: 5 – 8 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (algae, sponges, mysis shrimp, marine pellets)
🐣 Reproduction: Pair spawner; protogynous hermaphrodite
















