Sealife guideThe Pomacanthidae familyThe taxonomy of marine species
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The order Acanthuriformes consists of tropical marine fish known for their vibrant colors and diverse shapes, including surgeonfish, angelfish and butterflyfish, commonly found in coral reefs. These species are distinguished by unique features such as sharp spines on their tails or angular body shapes, playing a key role in maintaining the ecological balance of reefs.
The Pomacanthidae family includes angelfish, tropical marine species renowned for their vibrant colors and elegant patterns, primarily found in coral reefs. These medium-sized fish, often solitary or living in small groups, feature a distinctive spine at the base of their gill covers. Valued for their beauty, they play a key role in reef ecosystems by helping regulate algae and invertebrate populations.

Arabian angelfishPomacanthus asfur

Banded angelfishApolemichthys arcuatus

Bicolor angelfishCentropyge bicolor

Black-spot angelfishGenicanthus melanospilos

Blackstriped angelfishGenicanthus lamarck

Blacktail angelfishCentropyge eibli

Blue spotted angelfishChaetodontoplus caeruleopunctatus

Blueface angelfishPomacanthus xanthometopon

Bluegirdled angelfishPomacanthus navarchus

Bluering angelfishPomacanthus annularis

Emperor angelfishPomacanthus imperator

Flame angelfishCentropyge loriculus

French angelfishPomacanthus paru

Goldflake angelfishApolemichthys xanthopunctatus

Gray angelfishPomacanthus arcuatus

Lemonpeel angelfishCentropyge flavissima
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