2,298 observationsLeast Concern
Queen Angelfish
Holacanthus ciliaris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Acanthuriformes βΊFamily: Pomacanthidae βΊGenus: Holacanthus
About
The queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) is a marine angelfish commonly found near reefs in the warmer sections of the western Atlantic Ocean. Other common names include blue angelfish, golden angelfish, queen angel, and yellow angelfish. Holocanthus ciliaris should not be confused with Holocanthus bermudensis, or the (Bermuda) blue angelfish, despite very similar appearances. They are two separate species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Queen Angelfish is Holacanthus ciliaris.
- The Queen Angelfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Queen Angelfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Queen Angelfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Queen Angelfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Queen Angelfish belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Queen Angelfish belongs to the family Pomacanthidae.
- Queen Angelfish belongs to the genus Holacanthus.