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Updated 3/24/2020

Family Pomacanthidae

WESTERN ATLANTIC

Pomacanthus paru

Looe Key, Florida, 25 feet

 

Snapper Ledge, Key Largo, 30 feet



Jardines de la Reina, Cuba, 12 feet


Juvenile, Blue Heron Bridge, FL, 10 feet



Subadult, Key West, 6 feet

Looe Key, Florida, 25 feet

Paradise Cove, Grand Bahama, 15 feet

   

FRENCH ANGELFISH

Common on reefs with gorgonians.  Juvenile has yellow trailing edge on caudal fin.  Feeds upon sponge, encrusting invertebrates & algae.  Attains 16 inches.  Florida to Brazil.