Description
Also known as French Angel, French Angela.
Found singly or in pairs, often close to sea fans, over shallow, coral and rocky reefs, rich in coral growth.
They feed on algae, gorgonians, invertebrates, sponges, and tunicates.
Juveniles act as cleanerfish at cleaning stations.
Length - 40cm
Depth - 3-100m
Widespread Eastern Atlantic, Western Atlantic, Caribbean
Angelfish are usually brightly coloured with highly compressed bodies.
Some live in "harems" others in pairs, they can be highly territorial and make a loud drumming sound when alarmed. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Pomacanthus-paru
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