French Angelfish
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French Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
The French Angelfish is a striking black and yellow fish. It often swims in pairs and is very curious about its surroundings.
Habitat: Coral reefs
Appearance
The French Angelfish has a striking dark body with bright yellow-edged scales, distinct yellow pectoral fins, and a prominent white mouth. Juveniles are solid black with vivid yellow vertical bands. Its unique patterns and bold colors make it stand out on the reef.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderPerciformesFamilyPomacanthidaeGenusPomacanthus
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Their striking adult patterns develop from simple striped juvenile markings!
They blow jets of water to uncover snacks hidden in the sand!
They form strong pairs that often stay together for their entire lives.
Young French Angelfish are cleaner fish, removing tiny bugs from bigger reef creatures!
Special abilities
Ability
Color Transformer
French Angelfish can change their colors drastically from juvenile to adult because it helps them blend in or signal their maturity.
Ability
Reef Cleaner
French Angelfish has special cleaning behavior that helps them remove parasites from other fish, keeping the reef healthy.
Ability
Scraping Snacker
French Angelfish has strong brush-like teeth that helps them scrape algae and sponges from rocks and coral.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 25-40 cm
- Weight
- 0.5-1.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Swim Speed
- 8 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 100 m
- Water Type
- Saltwater
Diet & Feeding
These angelfish are omnivores, munching on sponges, algae, and small invertebrates.
Age differences: Juveniles mostly eat parasites off other fish, while adults eat a wider variety of reef foods.
Primary Foods
- sponges
- tunicates
- algae
- zoantharians
- small crustaceans
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Branching Tube Sponge
Amphimedon compressa
A favorite meal for adult angelfish.
symbiotic with
Doctorfish
Acanthurus chirurgus
Juveniles clean parasites from their skin.
eaten by
Black Grouper
Mycteroperca bonaci
A large reef predator that hunts angelfish.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Also known as
Angel FishBlack Angelfish
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is French Angelfish?
25-40 cm
How much does French Angelfish weigh?
0.5-1.5 kg
How long does French Angelfish live?
10-15 years
What does French Angelfish eat?
These angelfish are omnivores, munching on sponges, algae, and small invertebrates.
How fast can French Angelfish swim?
8 km/h
Where is French Angelfish usually found?
Coral reefs
How does French Angelfish hunt?
Foraging
How deep can French Angelfish go?
100 m
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