Species FishKing Angelfish

King Angelfish

Holacanthus passer

UncommonFish
Illustration of King Angelfish (Holacanthus passer)

The king angelfish is a strikingly colorful fish with bright blue and yellow hues. They are known for their territorial behavior and are often seen in pairs.

Habitat
Coral reefs and rocky areas in tropical waters.
Diet
Herbivorous, feeding on algae and coral.
How common
Uncommon

Recent King Angelfish sightings near you

Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.

Spot a King Angelfish? Identify it instantly.

Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.

Get Huck

Get an alert when a King Angelfish is spotted

Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.

Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.

Love fish? Get Huck field notes

Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to receive Huck emails. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

More fish

King Mackerel
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
Kingfish
Kingfish
Menticirrhus saxatilis
Klunzinger's Wrasse
Klunzinger's Wrasse
Thalassoma rueppellii
Kroyer's Deep-sea Anglerfish
Kroyer's Deep-sea Anglerfish
Ceratias holboelli
Laced Moray
Laced Moray
Gymnothorax favagineus
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Elops saurus
Lagoon Triggerfish
Lagoon Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
Lake Sturgeon
Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens