French Angelfish

French Angelfish

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pomacanthus paru

Overview
Reef Compatible: WITH CAUTION
Diet: Omnivore
Temperament: Docile
Origin: East Americas

The French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) is a captivating marine species found in the Western Atlantic Ocean. Here are some fascinating details about it:

• Description: The French angelfish has a laterally compressed, almost circular body. Juveniles are mostly black with five vertical yellow bands, while adults have black scales edged in golden-yellow. Their pectoral fins sport a wide orange-yellow band, and the dorsal fin features a long, yellow filamentous extension.
• Distribution: You can find them from New York and the Bahamas to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and the eastern Atlantic around Ascension Island and St. Paul’s Rocks.
• Habitat and Behavior: French angelfish inhabit rocky and coral reefs at depths ranging from 3 to 100 meters. They often appear in pairs near sea fans. Their diet includes sponges, algae, bryozoans, and other marine organisms. Juveniles act as cleaner fish, removing ectoparasites from other species. These territorial fish seek shelter at night in designated hiding spots.

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