Pomacanthus [Pomacanthus]

Description

Pomacanthus angelfish are large, charismatic reef residents with bold, often contrasting colors and strong body shapes. Divers frequently encounter them cruising along coral slopes and rubble areas, where they graze and browse for food while keeping a watchful presence.

Species
Emperor Angelfish
Emperor Angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

Semicircle Angelfish
Semicircle Angelfish

Pomacanthus semicirculatus

Taxonomy
Phylum Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
Class Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
Order Surgeonfish & Tang-like fish
Acanthuriformes
Family Angelfishes
Pomacanthidae
Statistics
  • Species 2