Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Rock beauty
Size:
The rock beauty is the smallest member of the angelfish found in the Atlantic, reaching a maximum size of 1 foot (0.3 meters) long.
Diet:
The diet of the rock beauty consists mainly of sponges, but they also feed on corals, tunicates, and algae.
Range & Habitat:
Rock beauties can be found in clear, shallow reef habitats in the Western Atlantic and throughout the Caribbean, reaching as far south as the waters of southeastern Brazil.
Details:
The rock beauty is a member of the angelfish family. Their bodies are thin and disc shaped, with distinctive black and yellow coloration: their bodies are black, with a bright yellow head and tail. Juveniles are entirely bright yellow with a small black dot under their dorsal fin, and become more and more black as they mature.