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  What a Darling Little Angel: The Genus Centropyge by Henry C. Schultz III - Reefkeeping.com
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.
www.reefkeeping.com /issues/2003-02/hcs3   (4390 words)

  
  2001 Queensland Term Wildlife Field Guide
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.
people.hws.edu /fieldguide/show.asp?ID=98   (522 words)

  
 Angelfish: Family Pomacanthidae
Marine angelfish are from the family Pomacanthidae which is a pretty big clan.
The most important or defining feature of marine angels is the distinct spine that forms part of their gill covers.
This characteristic is how they earned their Greek name, Pomacanthidae meaning "cover" and akantha meaning "thorn".
www.seafocus.com /species_angelfish.html   (191 words)

  
 .:KONOW.ORG:.
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
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 Marine angelfish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marine angelfishes are a type of perciform fish of the family Pomacanthidae.
Marine angelfish are distinguished from butterflyfish by the presence of strong preopercle spines (part of the gill covers) in the former.
This feature also explains the family name Pomacanthidae; from the Greek poma meaning "cover" and akantha meaning "thorn".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marine_angelfish   (545 words)

  
 Prey-capture in Pomacanthus semicirculatus (Teleostei, Pomacanthidae): functional implications of intramandibular ...
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.
jeb.biologists.org /cgi/content/full/208/8/1421/DC1   (150 words)

  
 La famiglia Pomacanthidae - pagina uno -
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.
www.zanclus.it /mysql/immagini/pomacanthidae.php   (2579 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Pomacanthidae   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
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)
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 Large Angelfish, Members of the Marine Fish Family Pomacanthidae
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.
www.peteducation.com /category_summary.cfm?cls=16&cat=1879   (344 words)

  
 Swallowtail Angelfishes
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.
www.coralrealm.com /fish/genicanthus.asp   (318 words)

  
 The Koran Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus, Cuvier, 1831)
The Koran Angelfish is one of the eighty-six described species of the marine angelfish family, Pomacanthidae.
With their vibrant colours and deep, laterally compressed bodies, marine angelfish are some of the more conspicuous residents of the reef.
As a juvenile the Koran Angelfish is easily confused with a plethora of other blue, fl and white banded young angelfish species.
www.geocities.com /jaffacity/Koran_Angelfish.html   (1751 words)

  
 MavicaNET - Angelfishes (Pomacanthidae)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Katalóg / Príroda / Život / Animals (Animalia) / Fishes (Pisces) / Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii) / Perciformes / Angelfishes (Pomacanthidae)
Katalóg / Príroda / Život / Animals (Animalia) / Fishes (Pisces) / Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii) / Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii): taxonomy / Perciformes: Taxonomy / Angelfishes (Pomacanthidae)
This generally occurs when a male, which is territorial and dominates a harem of one or more females, dies.
www.mavicanet.com /lite/slk/25114.html   (188 words)

  
 Animal Planet :: Fish Guide -- Angelfish, Large
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.
media.animal.discovery.com /guides/fish/marine/maculosang.html   (285 words)

  
 Genicanthus
Burgess, Warren E. Two new genera of angelfishes, family Pomacanthidae.
Moenich, David R. Angel Food; the most important single factor in keeping marine angels is a varied diet.
Thresher, R.E. Reproduction in reef fishes, part 3; Angelfishes (Pomacanthidae).
www.wetwebmedia.com /marine/fishes/angels/genicanthus   (313 words)

  
 Porcupine! 24 - Vertebrates - Marine aquarium fish trade in Hong Kong
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).
www.hku.hk /ecology/porcupine/por24/24-vert-fish.htm   (1827 words)

  
 The family Pomacanthidae contains nine genera, Centropyge angel, dwarf angelfish, pygmy angels
The family Pomacanthidae contains nine genera, Centropyge angel, dwarf angelfish, pygmy angels
The family Pomacanthidae contains nine genera with eighty eight (and growing) species.
This family of fishes are differentiated as a result of a stout spine on the gill cover, hence the Latin name Pom = "cover", acanthus= "spine".
www.centropyge.net /classification.html   (603 words)

  
 Aquarium Books & Multimedia - Saltwater Aquarium Books - Angelfishes - A Comprehensive Guide to Pomacanthidae : ...
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TMC Publishing Angelfishes - A Comprehensive Guide to Pomacanthidae
Amongst aquarium reef-fishes, few could compete with the beauty of angelfishes.
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 Marine And Saltwater Fish: Angelfish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
It will also graze on diatoms on the tank surface.
Fish from the Pomacanthidae family, the marine angelfish, are probably the most popular species of saltwater fish kept by marine aquarists.
The fantastic colors and relatively hardy nature of these fish make them extremely desirable.
www.tropicalfish.at /saltwater/angelfish   (574 words)

  
 Champion Lighting & Supply :: Books :: Angelfishes - A Comprehensive Guide to Pomacanthidae
Champion Lighting and Supply :: Books :: Angelfishes - A Comprehensive Guide to Pomacanthidae
C the Journal of Aquatic Science, Travel and Adventure
In addition, many new colour morphs are shown.
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 WetWebFotos.com - Search Results
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: Angelfishes - Pomacanthidae, Pomacanthus xanthometopon (Profile, Adult)
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 Glossary Searched Term   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Fishes of the Family Pomacanthidae, Order Perciformes (perch-likes).
Poissons de la famille des Pomacanthidae, ordre des Perciformes (percomorphes).
Voir FishBase pour plus d'information sur cette famille.
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