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Juvenile french angelfish

Scientific name: Pomacanthus paru

Size: Up to 16 inches

Color: Black and yellow

Distinguishing feature: Black body. A yellow band between the eyes and 3 yellow bands on the side of the body. The caudal fin is circled with yellow

Where did we see it: Mexico

Juvenile french angelfish of Mexico

Juvenile french angelfish

Scientific name: Pomacanthus paru

Size: Up to 16 inches

Color: Black and yellow

Distinguishing feature: Black body. A yellow band between the eyes and 3 yellow bands on the side of the body. The caudal fin is circled with yellow

Where did we see it: Mexico

In detail

The juvenile is very different from the adult stage for this species. This allows him to doesn't be mistaken for a competitor by territorial adults.

Juveniles hold cleaning stations for moray eels, vivanals or other fish.

The different species of Angelfish we have seen

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