As one of the most popular fish families amongst home aquarists, the Pomacanthidae, or the marine Angelfish, have become a staple in the hobby as "show" fish.
Their collection and photography is difficult due to the depths of 300 feet or more that are required in order to find one.
The two dwarf angelfish within the Pomacanthidae family that have brought about the most grief and discussion among ichthyologists are Centropyge venustus, or the Venustus Angel, and Centropyge multifasciatus, or the Multi-barred Angelfish.
The coloration of the Pomacanthidae family makes them some of the most beautiful and, therefore, some of the most conspicuous fish on the reef, however, they are certainly not the most abundant.
The Pomacanthidae are are pelagic spawners (which means they spawn in the water column) and take care of their eggs and young.
Pomacanthidae are most commonly found in waters less than 20 meters deep and are very seldom found in waters deeper than 50 meters.
Pomacanthidae, and their relatives among the squamipinnid reef fishes.
The overall aim was to quantify the range of functional disparity underpinning the observed diversification of ecological themes in prey-capture and microhabitat utilisation of these iconic reef fishes.
Pomacanthidae: the implications of functional innovations on prey-dislodgement in biting reef fishes
Prey-capture in Pomacanthus semicirculatus (Teleostei, Pomacanthidae): functional implications of intramandibular joints in marine angelfishes -- Konow and Bellwood 208 (8): 1421 Data Supplement - JEB01552 Supplentary Material -- Journal of Experimental Biology
Notice the unusual grab-and-tearing feeding mode, which is typical for angelfishes (f.
Pomacanthidae), the unusual timing of jaw closure prior to retraction and how pectoral fin propulsion augments the high-velocity retraction of the jaws away from the prey.
La famiglia Pomacanthidae appartiene alla classe Actinopterygii dell’ordine Perciformes, sottordine Percoidei.
Un tempo, la famiglia Pomacanthidae era classificata come una sottofamiglia (Pomacanthinae), della famiglia Chaetodontidae.
Le specie della famiglia Pomacanthidae che popolano i nostri acquari, provengono tutte da prelievi in mare, tuttavia nessuna di loro è mai stata a rischio d’estinzione.
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Reproductive activity and condition index of Holacanthus passer (Teleostei: Pomacanthidae) in the Gulf of California, Mexico.: An article from: Revista de Biología Tropical by Marcial Arellano-Martinez and Berta Patricia Ceballos-Vazquez (Sep 1, 2001)
Apolemichthys kingi, a new species of angelfish (Pomacanthidae) from South Africa: With comments on the classification of angelfishes and a checklist of...
Field guide to the angelfishes (Pomacanthidae): In the western Atlantic (Technical report - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ; NMFS CIRC- 369) by Henry A Feddern (Unknown Binding - 1972)
Large Angelfish, Members of the Marine Fish Family Pomacanthidae
Marine Large Angelfish belong to the Pomacanthidae family, and are classified into seven different genera which include: Pomacanthus, Holacanthus, Pygoplities, Apolemichthys, Euxiphipops, Chaetodontoplus, and Genicanthus.
Some Angels in this group undergo drastic color changes from juvenile to adult patterns.
For example, the angelfishes of the genus Genicanthus, unlike most members of the family Pomacanthidae, regularly capture zooplankton well away from the substrate.
The members of this genus, which are commonly referred to as swallowtail angelfishes, are more similar in overall appearance to other zooplankton feeders than they are to members of their own family.
In fact when many divers first encounter a member of this genus they often find it difficult to believe that they are looking at an angelfish, because these fishes look nothing like the more familiar coral beauty, emperor angelfish or regal angelfish.
It is not a good candidate for a reef aquarium since it is prone to nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates) and clam mantles.
As a member of the Pomacanthidae family, the Maculosus Angelfish is hermaphroditic, difficult to breed, and indistinguishable in color variations from male to female.
The diet of the Maculosus Angelfish should include Spirulina, marine algae, quality meaty items, and high-quality angelfish preparations containing sponges.
Unsuitable species are those difficult to keep in captivity, species with an important role in the ecosystem, as well as rare or threatened species (Wood, 1992).
Two Hong Kong shop owners considered all species of Syngnathidae and Callionymidae difficult to keep in captivity, and many species of Chaetodontidae and Pomacanthidae were also considered difficult to maintain.
On the other hand, all species of Balistidae and Serranidae were considered easy to keep in aquaria (Table 1).