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Queen angelfish

Holacanthus ciliaris

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Fun Facts

Queen angelfish will sometimes interbreed with blue angelfish, creating a rare hybrid species.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Queen angelfish

Size:

This fish can reach lengths up to 18 inches (45 centimeters).

Diet:

Queen angelfish feed on sponges, jellyfish, plankton and algae.

Range & Habitat:

Found in the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, queen angelfish inhabit the bottom of coral reefs.

Details:

This vibrant reef fish is bright yellow with highlights of blue near their face, belly and fins. Their dorsal and pelvic fins trail behind their body. They also have a dark blue ring near their eyes.