Genicanthus lamarck

(Genicanthus lamarck)

Description

Genicanthus lamarck, commonly called blackstriped angelfish or Lamarck's angelfish among various vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Pomacanthidae. The blackstriped angelfish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific. It feeds on plankton along coral reefs.Sexual dimorphism occurs in the species of angelfish, the male is larger with blackish pelvic fins and a yellow spot on the front head, whereas the smaller female has brighter (white) pelvic fins.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Pomacanthidae
Genus:Genicanthus
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