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
Pomacanthus imperator
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