Angelfishes [Pomacanthidae]
Description
Pomacanthidae includes small to large, brightly colored species found in tropical and subtropical reefs. Angelfishes are known for their laterally compressed bodies, preopercle spines, and dramatic coloration. They primarily feed on sponges and algae and are popular in the aquarium trade.
Genera
Apolemichthys [Apolemichthys]
View DetailsCentropyge [Centropyge]
View DetailsChaetodontoplus [Chaetodontoplus]
View DetailsHolacanthus [Holacanthus]
View DetailsParacentropyge [Paracentropyge]
View DetailsPomacanthus [Pomacanthus]
View DetailsPygoplites [Pygoplites]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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Statistics
- Genera 7