French angelfish

fish

Also known as: Pomacanthus arcuatus, Pomacanthus paru

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The French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) is a large angelfish found in the western Atlantic, from Florida to Brazil. This species is characterized by its black coloration with yellow-tipped scales.1

Angelfishes, in general, are a diverse group. The marine angelfishes, belonging to the family Pomacanthidae, are brightly colored and inhabit tropical reefs. They are distinguished from butterflyfish by a spine on each cheek and feed on algae and marine invertebrates. The French angelfish is one such species within this family.2

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…bicolor) of the Indo-Pacific; the French angelfish, Pomacanthus paru (or P. arcuatus), a black and yellow species of the Atlantic; and the queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris), a blue and yellow fish of the Atlantic.
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…bicolor) of the Indo-Pacific; the French angelfish, Pomacanthus paru (or P. arcuatus), a black and yellow species of the Atlantic; and the queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris), a blue and yellow fish of the Atlantic.
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