Queen Angelfish [Holacanthus ciliaris]
Description
Divers often spot the Queen Angelfish cruising in reef areas, where its bold blue-and-yellow pattern makes it stand out instantly. It tends to forage calmly among sponges and other reef growth, picking at small food items with a steady, deliberate swim.
Where To See Queen Angelfish
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Surgeonfish & Tang-like fish
Acanthuriformes
|
| Family |
Angelfishes
Pomacanthidae
|
| Genus |
Holacanthus
Holacanthus
|
Have a photo of Queen Angelfish?
Share your underwater photos with the diving community
Upload Photos