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Updated 1/2/2024
Family Pomacanthidae
INDO-PACIFIC
Pygoplites diacanthus
Palau, 10 feet
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Faga'alu, American Samoa,
15 feet
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REGAL ANGELFISH
Nishiki-yakko
Fairly common in clear lagoons, coral reefs, and ledges deeper
than 10 feet. Feeds upon sponge and tunicates. Attains 8
inches. Red Sea to Japan and French Polynesia; an aquarium release in Hawaii. |
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