Scientific name : Holacanthus ciliaris
Family : Pomacanthidae (angelfish, 91 species)
Size : Up to 45 cm
Distribution : Caribbean coast, from Florida to Brazil
Biology : This splendid angelfish is considered the king of Caribbean reefs and is highly prized by divers for its bright colours. It usually lives alone or in pairs.
Its strong teeth enable it to feed on algae, sponges and other tough invertebrates that it picks off the reef.
IUCN status : Least concern