Reef fish
Queen angelfish
Holacanthus ciliaris
IUCN status: Least concern
A bright blue-and-yellow angelfish with a dark crown-like spot on the forehead, usually seen singly or in pairs picking at sponges on the reef. A common ornamental resident of the Lighthouse Reef walls and reef tops.
- Max size
- Up to ~45cm
- Habitat
- Coral reefs
Best places to dive with Queen angelfish
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak season
Bonaire
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A resident reef fish seen on most dives along the fringing reef.
Lighthouse Reef
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Resident year-round; no seasonal peak. Assessed Least Concern by the IUCN.
Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.
- Queen angelfish — Wikipedia
- What's it Like to Dive the Long Caye Aquarium — Belize Adventure