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Japanese Swallow (Genicanthus semifasciatus)
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Genicanthus semifasciatus

(Kamohara, 1934)

Japanese Swallow

Also known as: Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish, Masked Swallowtail Angelfish

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

15–100 m

Max size

21 cm

Diet

Selective plankton feeding

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Pomacanthidae

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Dwarf Angelfish (Centropyge resplendens)

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Orangeback Angelfish (Centropyge acanthops)

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Dwarf Angelfish (Centropyge multicolor)

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Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)

Holacanthus ciliaris

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Dwarf Angelfish (Centropyge ferrugata)

Centropyge ferrugata

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Dwarf Angelfish (Centropyge heraldi)

Centropyge heraldi

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Velvet Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus dimidiatus)

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