Vermiculated angelfish [Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus]
Description
The Vermiculated angelfish (Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus) is a marine fish that is identifiable by its grey color with yellow-orange spots. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region, from Indonesia to the Philippines and the South China Sea. This species prefers coral reefs and typically feeds 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 |
Chaetodontoplus
Chaetodontoplus
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