Queen Angelfish

By: Jamie Glashow

CharacteristicsBody color can be described as blue to blue-green with yellow rims on its scales

The pectoral and ventral fins are yellow

Lips and dorsal fins are blue

Blue spot on its forehead is how you identify the queen angelfish

Diet

• Sponges• Tunicates• Jellyfish• Corals• Plankton• Algae

Juveniles Angelfish

• Serve as “cleaners”• Parasites of larger fish

•Dark bodies with yellow lips, gills, and tails

Habitat

• Western Atlantic

• Most abundant throughout the Caribbean

• Near shore down to the deepest portion of the reef

Reproduction

• Adults found in pairs all year round

• Long term monogamous bond

• Fertilized eggs are transparent

• Eggs float until they hatch up to 15 to 20 hours

Fun Facts

• Lifespan 15 years• Very shy and

curious• Toxic poisoning

has been found from eating this fish

• Predators are larger fish

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjgLjEyonVk