Pomacanthus
Classification
Genus:
Pomacanthus
Family: Pomacanthidae - Marine angelfish
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
Description
Pomacanthus is a genus of marine angelfish that is usually found around reefs and coral. Some of the notable places one can see these vari-coloured fish includes the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Sipidan off the southern coast of Sabah, Malaysia. Generally the patterns and colors of these fish undergo a major transformation from juvenile to adult forms. The juveniles may even appear to be a different species.
Species: 13