Purple Masked Angelfish (Venustus Angelfish) (Paracentropyge venusta) | Digital Marine Atlas

The Hidden Jewel of the Western Pacific Reefs
The Purple Masked Angelfish (Paracentropyge venusta), also known as the Venustus or Purplemask Angelfish, is a rare and highly coveted dwarf angelfish of the Western Pacific. With its deep indigo‑blue body, vivid golden‑yellow mask and chest, and scattered electric speckling along the flanks, this species brings the dramatic contrast of shadowed reef caves straight into the digital canvas. It naturally inhabits steep outer coral and rocky reef slopes, usually keeping close to overhangs and crevices at moderate depths, where it weaves in and out of the rockwork in search of food.
Common Name: Purple Masked Angelfish (Venustus / Purplemask Angelfish)
Scientific Name: Paracentropyge venusta
Historical Reference Name: Holacanthus venustus, Centropyge venusta
Family: Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes)
Origin / Habitat: Western Pacific – Southern Japan, Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, and the Philippines
[Exclusive Video Observation Included]
This edition includes an HD short observation clip showcasing its shy, cave‑oriented behavior, its sudden darting movements between shadow and light, and its delicate picking on reef surfaces.
Best for: advanced marine aquarists, rare‑fish enthusiasts, marine biologists, and digital reference collectors.
Note: Full care data (including its 100L tank requirement from the original reference card, specific diet, and water parameters) is included in the Digital Infographic Card inside your download folder.
Formats included: High‑Resolution Infographic Card (PNG/PDF) + Video Clip (MP4).
Part of the CECOZ Digital Marine Atlas Collection – Exploring the world, one species at a time.