French Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
A golden-edged sponge snacker that often swims in pairs.
French Angelfish glide over Caribbean reefs in close pairs, showing yellow-rimmed scales against a dark body. Youngsters look completely different and may work as cleaners for much larger fish.
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Bring this French Angelfish home
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- 2 copies
Ready-to-play deck
Disruption Deck
Includes 2 cards featuring French Angelfish.
- 3 copies
Ready-to-play deck
Coral Garden Deck
Includes 3 cards featuring French Angelfish.
Quick dive
Creature passport
- Home
- Shallow western Atlantic and Caribbean coral and rocky reefs.
- Favorite foods
- Mostly sponges, plus algae, tunicates, coral animals, and other invertebrates.
- Size check
- Up to 24 in (61 cm) — about a carry-on suitcase
Tell-your-friends facts
Four wonderfully wild things
- 1
Adults commonly travel in long-lasting pairs.
- 2
Each dark adult scale has a bright golden-yellow edge.
- 3
Juveniles are black with curved yellow bands.
- 4
Young French Angelfish pick parasites from visiting reef fish.
Ocean superpower
Built to be amazing
Comb-like teeth nip tiny pieces from tough, springy sponges.
Junior scientist tip
What should I look for?
Find a dark disk-shaped fish with glowing yellow scale edges.
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