Holacanthus
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Genus of brightly coloured marine bony fish. The species are particularly abundant near volcanic rocks and coral islands. They are highly valued as food.
H. imperator, a native of the East Indies, is deep blue with bands of orange.
Classification:
Holacanthus belongs to the family Pomacanthidae in order Perciformes, class Osteichthyes.
