Half-banded Angelfish and Similar Species
Genicanthus semicinctus
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Half-banded Angelfish. Here are the key differences.
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Masked Angelfish
Genicanthus personatus
Key differences: G. personatus is found in the Hawaiian Islands and is entirely white with a black mask-like pattern on the head, lacking the distinct body markings of G. semicinctus.
Blackspot Angelfish
Genicanthus melanospilos
Key differences: G. melanospilos has a more widespread Indo-Pacific distribution. Females are pale with a black spot at the base of the pectoral fin and often a black stripe along the dorsal fin base. Males have numerous vertical black bars on the body, distinct from the 'half-banded' pattern of G. semicinctus.
Lamark's Angelfish
Genicanthus lamarck
Key differences: G. lamarck is also widespread in the Indo-Pacific. Females are white with three prominent black horizontal stripes. Males have similar stripes but with a more yellowish caudal fin and elongated dorsal and anal fin rays.
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