Gray Angelfish and Similar Species
Pomacanthus arcuatus
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French Angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
Key differences: Adult French Angelfish are dark gray to black with bright yellow margins on their scales, giving them a 'scalloped' appearance, and a yellow ring around the eye. Juveniles are black with three vertical yellow bars, fewer than the Gray Angelfish juvenile's five bars.
Queen Angelfish
Holacanthus ciliaris
Key differences: Adult Queen Angelfish are vibrantly colored with blue and yellow, and possess a distinctive 'crown' or 'halo' spot on the forehead. Juveniles are dark blue with bright yellow vertical bars, differing in number and color from Gray Angelfish juveniles.
Rock Beauty
Holacanthus tricolor
Key differences: Adult Rock Beauties have a striking black body with a bright yellow head and tail. Juveniles are entirely yellow with a black spot on the posterior body, very different from the striped Gray Angelfish juvenile.
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