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Queen Angelfish. By: Jamie Glashow. Characteristics. Body color can be described as blue to blue-green with yellow rims on its scales. Blue spot on its forehead is how you identify the queen angelfish. Lips and dorsal fins are blue. The pectoral and ventral fins are yellow. Diet. Sponges
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Queen Angelfish By: Jamie Glashow
Characteristics Body color can be described as blue to blue-green with yellow rims on its scales Blue spot on its forehead is how you identify the queen angelfish Lips and dorsal fins are blue The pectoral and ventral fins are yellow
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