scubaseason
Least Concern· population stable· assessed 2010

French Angelfish

Pomacanthus paru

Sighting evidence at Pillars of Hercules, Antigua and Barbuda

French Angelfish

Photo: LASZLO ILYES · CC BY

Pairs of french angelfish forage along the coral-encrusted wall, scraping algae and sponge material from the substrate. Their bold black-and-yellow juveniles occupy cleaning stations within the cave mouth, attracting a queue of chromis and wrasse seeking parasite removal. Adults are typically seen in bonded pairs that defend a defined territory across the wall section.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

French Angelfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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