Author: (Yasuda & Tominaga, 1969)
FBname: Purplemask angelfish
Comments: Inhabits steep outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710); in ledges and caves (Ref. 48391). A 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 <i>Centropyge multifasciata</i> (Ref. 48391).  Occasionally exported through the aquarium trade.