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Least Concern· population stable· assessed 2010

French Angelfish

Pomacanthus paru

Sighting evidence at Buccoo Reef, Trinidad

French Angelfish

Photo: LASZLO ILYES · CC BY

French angelfish are abundant throughout the staghorn and brain coral formations, grazing on sponges and algae that would otherwise smother coral. They often move in mated pairs, territorial and bold, making close-up photography straightforward. Their prevalence is a reliable indicator of a reef in good ecological condition.

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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