Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) (Linnaeus, 1758)

 

Synonyms:Angelichthys iodocus, Chaetodon ciliaris, Chaetodon parrae, Chaetodon squamulosus, Holacanthus cornutus, Holacanthus coronatus, Holacanthus formosus, Holacanthus iodocus, Holacanthus lunatus, blue angelfish

 

 

Holacanthus ciliaris is found in the western Atlantic Ocean from Bermuda and Florida to southern Brazil, in the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and at St. Paul's Rocks. It inhabits coral and rocky reefs at depths 1-70 m; solitarily, in pairs or small groups. Adult are purplish-blue with yellow-tipped scales, a dark blue spot on the forehead, and bright-yellow pectoral, pelvic and caudal fins; up to 45 cm in length. Juveniles are greenish or bluish with yellow anterior or only pectoral portion of the body, bright blue vertical stripes, and yellow caudal fin. Adult H. ciliaris feeds predominately on sponges, but also consumes tunicates, bryozoans, and algae. Juveniles are cleaners.

 

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