Holacanthus
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Holacanthus is a genus of marine angelfish (family Pomacanthidae). The eight species are particularly abundant near volcanic rocks and coral islands. Some are highly valued as food, but even more so as aquarium pets, as all are brightly-colored.
Species
- Guinean angelfish (H. africanus)
- Bermuda blue angelfish (H. bermudensis)
- Queen angelfish (H. ciliaris)
- Clarion angelfish (H. clarionensis)
- Clipperton angelfish (H. limbaughi)
- King angelfish (H. passer)
- Rock beauty (H. tricolor)
