Least Concern· population stable· assessed 2010

Queen Angelfish

Holacanthus ciliaris

Sighting evidence at La Caleta, Bayahibe

Queen angelfish browse on sponges and tunicates across the reef flat surrounding the wrecks, their vivid blue and yellow colouring making them one of the most photographed species in the Caribbean. Mated pairs maintain long-term territories, and their sponge grazing keeps filter-feeding communities from overgrowing coral substrate.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Queen Angelfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Queen Angelfish

Evidence at this site

Also seen at other sites