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How to Identify and Classify Angelfishes
Contributed by: Wallis
  • 1. What is the most distinctive physical feature of angelfishes?
A) A prominent spine at the angle of the operculum (gill cover)
B) Bright red coloration all over the body
C) Absence of scales
D) Three dorsal fins
  • 2. Angelfishes belong to which family?
A) Pomacanthidae
B) Chaetodontidae
C) Labridae
D) Acanthuridae
  • 3. Which habitat is most commonly associated with angelfishes?
A) Coral reefs
B) Freshwater rivers
C) Arctic waters
D) Open ocean
  • 4. What is the primary food source for many angelfish species?
A) Sponges
B) Algae
C) Small crustaceans
D) Plankton
  • 5. Juvenile angelfish often exhibit coloration patterns that are...
A) Different from adults of the same species
B) Always fluorescent
C) Identical to the adults
D) Always black and white
  • 6. What is a key factor in differentiating between different angelfish species?
A) Color patterns and markings
B) Body size alone
C) Presence or absence of fins
D) Number of teeth
  • 7. Which angelfish is known for its bright blue and yellow coloration and a prominent 'crown'?
A) Queen Angelfish
B) Emperor Angelfish
C) French Angelfish
D) Flame Angelfish
  • 8. Which angelfish is known for its all-black body with a bright yellow tail?
A) Midnight Angelfish
B) Eibl's Angelfish
C) Coral Beauty Angelfish
D) Lemonpeel Angelfish
  • 9. What is the geographical distribution of most angelfish species?
A) Temperate zones only
B) Tropical and subtropical waters
C) Polar regions
D) Freshwater lakes
  • 10. How do angelfish typically move around in their environment?
A) Floating passively
B) Crawling along the substrate
C) Swimming with pectoral fins
D) Using jet propulsion
  • 11. What is the lifespan of an angelfish in the wild?
A) Always less than 1 year
B) Exactly 5 years
C) Always more than 50 years
D) Varies greatly depending on the species
  • 12. What is the common social behavior of angelfishes?
A) Always fight each other
B) Migrate together in large groups
C) Often solitary or found in pairs
D) Always live in large schools
  • 13. Which angelfish is primarily found in the Western Atlantic Ocean?
A) Japanese Angelfish
B) Flame Angelfish
C) Coral Beauty Angelfish
D) French Angelfish
  • 14. What type of reproduction do most angelfishes exhibit?
A) Broadcast spawning
B) Live birth
C) Asexual reproduction
D) Internal fertilization
  • 15. What is the purpose of the opercular spine in angelfishes?
A) To filter food
B) To help them swim faster
C) Defense against predators
D) To attract mates
  • 16. Which angelfish is known for being relatively hardy in aquariums?
A) Clarion Angelfish
B) Scribbled Angelfish
C) Coral Beauty Angelfish
D) Regal Angelfish
  • 17. Which color is NOT commonly found in angelfish species?
A) Orange
B) Yellow
C) Purple
D) Blue
  • 18. What is the maximum size for most angelfish species?
A) Less than 2 inches
B) Exactly 4 inches
C) Between 6 and 12 inches
D) Over 3 feet
  • 19. What distinguishes large angelfish from dwarf angelfish?
A) Diet alone
B) Fin shape
C) Size and habitat
D) Scale color
  • 20. The Rock Beauty Angelfish is known for which distinctive coloration?
A) Iridescent green scales
B) All red body
C) Yellow front and black rear
D) Pink stripes
  • 21. What is a common threat to angelfish populations in the wild?
A) Extremely cold temperatures
B) Habitat destruction
C) Overpopulation
D) Lack of predators
  • 22. What type of body shape do angelfishes typically have?
A) Elongated (snake-like)
B) Laterally compressed (flat)
C) Globular (ball-shaped)
D) Cylindrical (round)
  • 23. Which angelfish is found in the Indo-Pacific region and known for its blue lips?
A) Passer Angelfish
B) Asfur Angelfish
C) Blueface Angelfish
D) Goldflake Angelfish
  • 24. Which angelfish species is known for its striking gold-rimmed scales?
A) Potter's Angelfish
B) Goldflake Angelfish
C) Watanabe's Angelfish
D) Japanese Angelfish
  • 25. Which angelfish is considered one of the most challenging to keep in an aquarium?
A) Flame Angelfish
B) Bicolor Angelfish
C) Regal Angelfish
D) Lemonpeel Angelfish
  • 26. What behavior might an angelfish exhibit if it is stressed in an aquarium?
A) Rapid swimming in circles
B) Hiding or loss of appetite
C) Increased aggression towards tank mates
D) Laying on the bottom of the tank
  • 27. What type of diet is recommended for angelfish in captivity?
A) Exclusively flake food
B) Varied diet including sponges, algae, and meaty foods
C) Only live food
D) Only frozen brine shrimp
  • 28. What feature can help distinguish a male and female angelfish if they are sexually dimorphic?
A) Males have prominent horns
B) Subtle differences in coloration or fin shape
C) Completely different body patterns
D) Size difference of more than double
  • 29. What is the relationship between angelfish and butterflyfish?
A) They are the same fish at different life stages
B) They are related but belong to different families
C) Angelfish are a type of butterflyfish
D) Butterflyfish prey on angelfish
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