Boyle's Angelfish [Paracentropyge boylei]
Description
The Boyle's Angelfish is a very rare species native to the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef. It has a striking coloration with a blue body, yellow-orange tail, and a white patch behind the eye. This species is shy, secretive, and is usually found in deep waters with rocky substrates. It feeds mainly on algae and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Angelfishes
Pomacanthidae
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| Genus |
Paracentropyge
Paracentropyge
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