4 species
Angelfishes & butterflyfishes
Angelfishes and butterflyfishes have flat, disc-shaped bodies and bold patterns, and are among the most iconic reef fish. They look alike, but angelfishes have a strong, backward-pointing spine on the gill cover.
Flits
Copperband Butterflyfish
Copper bands on a white body. Pokes into rock crevices with its long beak.
Glides
Emperor Angelfish
Fine yellow stripes on blue and a dark mask over the eyes. A large angel that cruises the reef.
Flits
Multibarred Angelfish
Black-and-white stripes and a yellow belly. A shy dwarf angel that hides in rock crevices.