Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)

Also known as Blue Angelfish, Golden Angelfish, Queen Angel, Yellow Angelfish

Description

Also known as Blue Angelfish, Golden Angelfish, Queen Angel, Yellow Angelfish.

Found singly or in pairs, amongst corals, sea fans, and sea whips, over coral and rocky reefs, rich in coral growth.
They feed on algae, hydroids, invertebrates, but mainly sponges.
Length - 45cm
Depth - 1-70m
Widespread Eastern Central Atlantic, Western Atlantic, Caribbean

Angelfish are usually brightly coloured with highly compressed bodies.
Some live in "harems" others in pairs, they can be highly territorial and make a loud drumming sound when alarmed. Ref: https://www.fishbase.org/summary/3609

Related creatures

Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Queen Angelfish. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Queen Angelfish (Juvenile)

Queen Angelfish (Juvenile)

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