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French Angelfish

Pomacanthus paru

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Pomacanthidae ›Genus: Pomacanthus

About

The French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) is a large angelfish of the family Pomacanthidae, found in the western Atlantic from New York and the Bahamas to Brazil, and also the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, including the Antilles, Roatan, and the eastern Atlantic from around Ascension Island and St. Paul's Rocks, at depths of between 2 and 100 m. Length is up to 41 cm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of French Angelfish?
The scientific name of French Angelfish is Pomacanthus paru.
What is the conservation status of French Angelfish?
The French Angelfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does French Angelfish belong to?
French Angelfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does French Angelfish belong to?
French Angelfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does French Angelfish belong to?
French Angelfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does French Angelfish belong to?
French Angelfish belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does French Angelfish belong to?
French Angelfish belongs to the family Pomacanthidae.
What genus does French Angelfish belong to?
French Angelfish belongs to the genus Pomacanthus.