Queen Angelfish
Holacanthus ciliaris
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 1–70 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The queen angelfish moves alone or in pairs over coral reefs, weaving among seafans and seawhips, and feeds almost entirely on sponges. The young set up cleaning stations and pick parasites from other fish, and it can reach about 45 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Holacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276012.
FAQ
- How deep does the Queen Angelfish live?
- The Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) is typically found at 1–70 m.
- Is the Queen Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Queen Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Queen Angelfish get?
- The Queen Angelfish grows to about 45 cm.