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Family Pomacanthidae

TROPICAL EASTERN PACIFIC

Holacanthus passer

Juvenile, Cabo Pulmo, Baja California, 30 feet

Large juvenile, Cabo Pulmo, Baja California, 30 feet

 

Small adult, Cabo Pulmo, Baja California, 30 feet 

Large adult, Cabo Pulmo, Baja California, 60 feet 

KING ANGELFISH     Angel real

Common on rocky reefs to 100 feet.  Feeds upon sponge, small invertebrates, algae, zooplankton.  Also acts as a cleaner for larger species.  Attains 14 inches.  Gulf of California to Peru and the Galapagos.