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Least Concern· population stable· assessed 2010

French Angelfish

Pomacanthus paru

Sighting evidence at Proselyte Reef, Sint Maarten / Saint-Martin

French Angelfish

Photo: LASZLO ILYES · CC BY

Bonded pairs of French angelfish cruise the Proselyte site together year-round, picking algae and sponge from the encrusted cannon barrels and coral outcrops. Their lifelong pair-bonding and territory maintenance around the wreck makes them reliable subjects for behavioural observation.

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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