Queen Angelfish

Holacanthus ciliaris

Despite its bright colors, the Queen Angelfish blends well with its natural habitat. This fish and its close relative the Blue Angelfish, commonly hybridize -- that is, a Queen Angelfish and a Blue Angelfish will mate with each other, producing young fish that are a combination of their parents. Hybridizing between species of reef-dwelling fishes is extremely rare, except for these two angelfishes.

Look For : A large, blue angelfish with yellow tail and round, black spot on forehead. Spot ringed in blue and peppered with small blue spots.

Length : 12".

Habitat : Coral reefs.

Range : Florida to South America, including West Indies.