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French Angelfish

Pomacanthus paru

(Bloch, 1787)

French Angelfish

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Summary

Saltwaterfish. Angelfishes. Swim around the reef either alone or in pairs. Is not very shy.

To be confused with

- Gray Angelfish Pomacanthus arcuatus

Characteristics

Size: 25 to 35 cm, max 45 cm.
Colour: Black body with yellow at the end of the scales. Yellow around the eyes and at the end of the top tailfin. Juveniles are black with three yellow bars.
Shape: Deep and compressed body with long filamentous fins.

Habitat environment and ecology

Inhabits coral reefs. Inhabits shallow reef, where they swim around either alone or in pairs. Is not very shy. The juvenile acts as a cleaner for other fishes.

Distribution range

BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius.

Author

[Marion Haarsma, march 2014]

Literature

- DeLoach, N., & Humann, P. (2002). Reef Fish Identification - Florida Caribbean Bahamas - 3th Edition. New World Publications, Inc.

Categorieën:

Soorten, Vissen

Commentaar

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Grafieken

Diensten

Weekdieren (EU-Habitatrichtlijn)

Mariene soorten en ecologie

Contact

Stichting ANEMOON
Postbus 29
2120 AA Bennebroek

anemoon@cistron.nl

06-11442009

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