Rock Beauty [Holacanthus tricolor]
Description
The Rock Beauty is a compact, striking angelfish with vivid coloration that blends beautifully against rocky reef and coral rubble. Divers may see it hovering near crevices, then darting out to graze on algae and small invertebrates before slipping back into cover.
Where To See Rock Beauty
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Surgeonfish & Tang-like fish
Acanthuriformes
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| Family |
Angelfishes
Pomacanthidae
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| Genus |
Holacanthus
Holacanthus
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