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Queen Angelfish

Aspect: Overall golden appearance with fluo blue edges and fin trailing edges, but boasts a very distinctive dark blue crown "stamped" on forehead.
Population: Rare specimens seen around Ilets Pigeon now seem to have disappeared, but can still accasionally be found along  Basse Terre coast like the nearby Jardin Japonais site, but always a regular presence around the famous Sec Paté diving site.
Notable feature: Dark blue crown "stamped" on forehead.
Environment: Usually found in around reefs with sheltering terrain features such as rock fractures and large sea fans.
Behaviour: Very shy, difficult to approach, keeps moving away.

 

  • French designation: Ange Royal
  • Latin designation: Holacanthus ciliaris
  • Creole designation: Platin
  • Latin family: Pomacathidae
  • Size (cm): 20-30