Queen angelfish
A species of Holacanthus, Also known as Golden angelfish, Yellow angelfish, Townsend angelfish Scientific name : Holacanthus ciliaris Genus : Holacanthus
Queen angelfish, A species of Holacanthus
Also known as:
Golden angelfish, Yellow angelfish, Townsend angelfish
Botanical name: Holacanthus ciliaris
Genus: Holacanthus
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Description
The adult queen angelfish overall body color can be described as blue to blue-green with yellow rims on its scales. Their pectoral and ventral fins are also yellow but their lips and the edges of their dorsal fins and anal fins are dark blue. Queen angelfish are also known to have blue markings around each gill cover. Juveniles have dark blue bodies with yellow lips, gills, and tail and vertical bars ranging in color from light blue to white. The colors of the juvenile fish help them to blend in with the reefs. The queen angelfish may live up to 15 years in the wild and reach up to 45 centimeters (17 inches) in length. Queen angelfish are about three and a half pounds.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Marine angelfish Genus
Holacanthus Species
Queen angelfish