Queen Angelfish

The Queen Angelfish lives in warm reef waters of the western Atlantic Ocean. They have iridescent blue-green bodies with a blue body outline. Juveniles have yellow tails. Queen Angelfish feed on sponges, corals, plankton and algae. Younger fish can serve as cleaner fish for other, larger species.

Details & Statistics

Added to Scubadorable
Dec 21, 2006
Scientific Name
Holacanthus ciliaris
Also known as
Golden Angelfish, Yellow Angelfish, Blue Angelfish
Range
Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic
Length
12 to 18 inches
Depth
3 to 230 feet

International Names

German (Deutsch)
Königin-Engelfisch
Danish (Dansk)
Dronningekejserfisk
Spanish (Español)
Isabelita patale
French (Français)
Poisson-ange royal
Japanese (日本語)
Hokuro-yakko
Dutch (Nederlands)
Gele engelvis
Polish (Polski)
Ustniczek królewski
Brazilian Portuguese (Português brasileiro)
Paru branco