french angelfish
| Scientific name | Pomacanthus paru |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bloch |
| Year of description | 1787 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Pomacanthidae |
| Genus | Pomacanthus |
Introduction
Pomacanthus paru, commonly known as french angelfish, is a salt water fish.
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 ?
The french angelfish measures between 30 and 40 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and noir body. The also has jaune drawn scales.
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
The french angelfish is a fish living as a couple naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
The french angelfish is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The french angelfish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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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 often found at a depth between 3m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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