Gray Angelfish [Pomacanthus arcuatus]
Description
The Gray Angelfish is a large species of angelfish found in the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It is distinguished by its gray color with yellow rims on its scales and a black spot on the pectoral fin. Primarily a solitary species, it feeds mainly on sponges, algae, and small invertebrates.
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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