Centropyge loriculus (Günther 1874)

Description: Bright orange-red with a vertical elongate black blotch and 4 - 5 bars on the sides; posterior part of the dorsal and anal fins with alternating short purple-blue and black bands (Ref. 1602). Specimens from the Marquesas lack the vertical black bars (Ref. 48391). Body depth 1.7-2.0 in SL. Scales longitudinal series 44-47 (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 17 - 18

Found in clear lagoon and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to a depth of 57 m (Ref. 1602). Secretive and stays near shelter (Ref. 1602). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35409). Prefers to live on finger coral at depths of 60 feet or more (Ref. 122680).

Found in clear lagoon and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to a depth of 57 m (Ref. 1602). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Secretive and stays near shelter (Ref. 1602). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35409). Feeds on algae. Forms harems of 3-7 individuals. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391).

aquarium: commercial