Clarion angelfish [Holacanthus clarionensis]
Description
The Clarion angelfish is a striking species native to the Pacific coast of Mexico. Adults are bright orange with three vertical white stripes. It is a reef-associated species, commonly found around rocky areas and coral reefs. Its diet consists of sponges, 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 |
Holacanthus
Holacanthus
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