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3.3.9.1.22 Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes)
Eg. Pomacanthus semicirculatus
Similar Families Chaetodontidae - No strong spine at angle in preopercle region; in axillary scaly process at base of pelvic fin; more compressed body. Ephippidae - Axillary scaly process at base of pelvic fin absent, strong preopercle spine, more compressed, dorsal and anal fins very elongate. Scatophagidae - Dorsal fin with a deep notch; mouth not protrusible; no strong peropercle spine; 4 spines present in anal fin; axillary scaly process. wanting at base of pelvic fin. |
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