Yellowface Angelfish and Similar Species
Pomacanthus xanthometopon
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Yellowface Angelfish. Here are the key differences.
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Blueface Angelfish
Pomacanthus xanthometopon
Key differences: This is an alternative common name for the same species. There are no differentiating features as it refers to the same fish.
Emperor Angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
Key differences: Adult Emperor Angelfish have a distinct dark blue body with bright yellow horizontal stripes and a yellow caudal fin, lacking the prominent yellow facial mask and reticulated body pattern of the Yellowface Angelfish. Juveniles are also striped but with concentric white and blue circles.
Semicircle Angelfish
Pomacanthus semicirculatus
Key differences: Adult Semicircle Angelfish have a greenish-brown body with numerous small blue spots and a blue-edged caudal fin, lacking the yellow face and reticulated pattern. Juveniles have a similar striped pattern to other Pomacanthus but with a distinct semicircular white band on the posterior body.
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