Angelfish Types
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Freshwater Angelfish Types, Strains & Varieties
A Quick Visual Guide: The common Angelfish, Pterophyllum scalare, has an amazing array of phenotypes — distinctive colors and body shapes that are variations on the genetic theme of the basic wild "silver" angelfish.
These varieties are the result of breeders and importers spotting unusual mutants or "sports" and working to fix the characteristics of a strain that will remain true in subsequent generations.
Silver Angelfish
Golden Angelfish
Golden Veiltail Angelfish
Blacklace Angelfish
Panda Angelfish
Black Marbled Angelfish
Green Flame Angelfish
Red Angelfish
Bleeding Heart Angelfish
Redhead Ghost Angelfish
Redhead Marbled Angelfish