The gray angelfish, Pomacanthus arcuatus, is a large angelfish of the family

Family (biology)

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 Pomacanthidae, found in the western Atlantic from New England

New England

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 to the vicinity of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

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, Brazil

Brazil

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, and also the Bahamas, the Gulf of Mexico

Gulf of Mexico

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, and the Caribbean

Caribbean

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, including the Antilles

Antilles

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, at depths of between 2 and 30 m. Length is up to 60 cm. It weighs about 4.5 lb. It feeds mainly on sponges,it is usually found in warm water,in coral reefs,and in oceans.