french angelfish
| Scientific name | Pomacanthus paru |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bloch |
| Year of description | 1787 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Pomacanthidae |
| Genus | Pomacanthus |
Introduction
The Pomacanthus paru, more commonly known as the french angelfish, is a tropical fish native to the Western Atlantic Ocean in tropical areas. It can be found from Florida to the southern coasts of Brazil, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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Longevity15 year
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ShapeCircular
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Patterndrawn scales
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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Longevity15 year
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ShapeCircular
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Patterndrawn scales
How to recognize the french angelfish ?
Juveniles are black with vertical yellow stripes. Adults are black with gold scale-like patterns.
Sexual dimorphism
Dimorphism not specified.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving as a couple
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
As adults, the french angelfish lives in pairs and naturally resides near reefs.
Although not strictly territorial, this fish can sometimes be aggressive towards other species. It also displays aggressive behavior towards its own kind, especially during the breeding season.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The french angelfish is an oviparous fish that spawns in open water. Spawning occurs in pairs above the reefs.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 26 °C
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Depth3 - 100 m
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FlowStrong and Medium
Biotope presentation
The french angelfish is most commonly found at depths of less than 100m. It is common in reefs and seagrass areas, feeding on algae, sponges, ectoprocts, cnidarians, corals, and tunicates.
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