Queen Angelfish
Holacanthus ciliaris
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,669
- Most observed in
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris), also known as the blue angelfish, golden angelfish, or yellow angelfish, is a species of marine angelfish found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It is a benthic (ocean floor) warm-water species that lives in coral reefs. It is recognized by its blue and yellow coloration and a distinctive spot or "crown" on its forehead.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Queen angelfish”.