Angelfishes listed alphabetically by their most common names, browse this index of individual Angelfish species profiles for identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, and more information on saltwater Angelfishes.
Black and White Bandit Angel
This is a distinctive and hard to come by species. It primarily inhabits Hawaiian water reefs past 80 feet, but sometimes may be found seasonally in shallower waters. Due to the depths at which this angel resides, decompression sickness results if specimens are not handled properly when collected. For this reason it's important to know the signs of this illness in a fish before you buy one.
Coral Beauty Angel
A popular dwarf species for aquariums that grows to about 3.9 inches, this hardy angelfish makes a nice addition with its vibrant orange and deep purplish-blue colors.
Fisher's Angel
The naming of this species honors zoologist Walter K. Fisher, who studied Hawaiian starfishes and birds in the years around 1902. Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, including Johnston Atoll, the Fisher's Angel is one of the smallest of the dwarf species, only attaining about 2.4 inches in size.
Flame Angel
The Flame Angel is an unmistakable species due to its vibrant red color. Specimens found in the Western-Pacific area around the Hawaiian Islands are much deeper red in color, while those of the Indo-Pacific region are more red-orange in color.
Lemonpeel Angel
Often confused with the Herald's or False Lemonpeel Angelfish (C. heraldi), although both species do have similar chrome-yellow colored bodies, it is primarily the true Lemonpeel's blue-ringed eyes that identify it as such.
Potter's Angel
An endemic species to the Hawaiian Islands region, the naming of the Potter's Angelfish honors the memory of Mr. Frederick A. Potter (1874-1961), who served from 1903 to 1940 as the first director of the Waikiki Aquarium.
Regal Angel
Selecting a Regal Angelfish should be done very carefully. This species typically does not adapt easily to aquarium life, with individuals often refusing to accept foods offered.

