Least Concern· population stable· assessed 2010

Queen Angelfish

Holacanthus ciliaris

Sighting evidence at Caja de Muertos, Puerto Rico

The jewel of the Caribbean reef, queen angelfish are abundant on Caja de Muertos's healthy coral structures, with electric blue-and-yellow adults defending territories among the sponges. Juveniles with their distinctive blue-ringed striping are frequently seen on the shallower rubble patches.

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