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 angelfish (Pomacanthus asfur)
Arabian angelfish
(Pomacanthus asfur)
Banded angelfish (Apolemichthys arcuatus)
Banded angelfish
(Apolemichthys arcuatus)
Bicolor angelfish (Centropyge bicolor)
Bicolor angelfish
(Centropyge bicolor)
Black-spot angelfish (Genicanthus melanospilos)
Black-spot angelfish
(Genicanthus melanospilos)
Blackstriped angelfish (Genicanthus lamarck)
Blackstriped angelfish
(Genicanthus lamarck)
Blacktail angelfish (Centropyge eibli)
Blacktail angelfish
(Centropyge eibli)
Blue spotted angelfish (Chaetodontoplus caeruleopunctatus)
Blue spotted angelfish
(Chaetodontoplus caeruleopunctatus)
Blueface angelfish (Pomacanthus xanthometopon)
Blueface angelfish
(Pomacanthus xanthometopon)
Bluering angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis)
Bluering angelfish
(Pomacanthus annularis)
Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)
Emperor angelfish
(Pomacanthus imperator)
Flame angelfish (Centropyge loriculus)
Flame angelfish
(Centropyge loriculus)
French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru)
French angelfish
(Pomacanthus paru)
Goldflake angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthopunctatus)
Goldflake angelfish
(Apolemichthys xanthopunctatus)
Gray angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus)
Gray angelfish
(Pomacanthus arcuatus)
Lemonpeel angelfish (Centropyge flavissima)
Lemonpeel angelfish
(Centropyge flavissima)
Multibarred angelfish (Paracentropyge multifasciata)
Multibarred angelfish
(Paracentropyge multifasciata)

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