French Angelfish [Pomacanthus paru]
Description
The French Angelfish is a large species found in the western Atlantic from New York and the Bahamas to Brazil. It has a black body with yellow-edged scales that give it a unique pattern. This species is known to form monogamous pairs. Juveniles often act as cleaner fish, removing parasites from other species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Angelfishes
Pomacanthidae
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| Genus |
Pomacanthus
Pomacanthus
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