Introduction 

Anegada is one of the  British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea.  Over 145 species of reef fishes have been identified during  a limited number of REEF Fish Surveys in Anegada.

25 most common species in Anegada

The following ranking is based on the results of only 20  REEF Fish Surveys covering a bottom time of 11 hours and 12 minutes. (REEF Geographic Zone Report. June 4, 2009).  The species are ranked by the percentage of surveys in which a species was observed.  Abundance of fishes in REEF Fish Surveys are estimated using the following categories: 1- single =1 individual, 2-few = 2- 10 individuals, 3-many = 11-100 individuals, and 4-abundant > 100 individuals.  The mean numeric abundance (ranging from 1 - 4) was calculated for each species..  The mean abundance category is determined as follows: mean abundance category 0 - 1.49 = single, 1.50 - 1.99 = single-few, 2.0 - 2.49 = few, 2.5 - 2.99 = few-many, 3.0 - 3.49 = many, 3.5 -3.99 = many-abundant, and 4.0 = abundant.

Stoplight parrotfish—one of the most frequently observed reef fish in Anegada. ''Reef Fish Identification'', New World Publications © 1994.

Blue tang—the reef fish with the highest mean adundance in Anegada. ''Reef Fish Identification'', New World Publications © 1994.

References and Further Reading

• Reef Environmental Education Foundation
• Geographic Zone Report- 06-04-2009
• REEF Fish Gallery
• Humann, P. and N. Deloach (Editor), 1994. Reef Fish Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas. New World Publications, Inc. Jacksonville, FL. ISBN: 1878348078