Clarion angelfish
Holacanthus clarionensis, also known as the clarion angelfish, is a species of marine angelfish of the family Pomacanthidae found predominantly off the Pacific coast of Mexico,[2] living in depths from 3 to 30 meters deep.[3] This fish is popular in aquarium trade due to its colors and high price tag. This species can grow up to 20 cm in length.[4] It is considered vulnerable, due to its distribution being restricted.[3]
| Holacanthus clarionensis | |
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| Holacanthus clarionensis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Pomacanthidae |
| Genus: | Holacanthus |
| Species: | H. clarionensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Holacanthus clarionensis (Gilbert, 1891) | |
References
- Pyle, R., Myers, R., Rocha, L.A. & Robertson, R. 2010. Holacanthus clarionensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T165861A6151012. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T165861A6151012.en. Downloaded on 21 December 2020.
- "Holacanthus clarionensis Gilbert, 1890". fishbase.org. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
- "The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2019-04-27.
- "Holacanthus clarionensis summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2019-04-27.
External links
- Photos of Clarion angelfish on Sealife Collection
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