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Emperor angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

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Fun Facts

Juveniles, or young, emperor angelfish have a completely different color and pattern than adults. 

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Emperor angelfish

Size:

Emperor angelfish can grow up to 16 inches (40 centimeters) in length.

Diet:

These fish eat sponges, barnacles and tunicates like sea squirts.

Range & Habitat:

In the Indian and Pacific Oceans, these fish inhabit ledges, caves, clear lagoons, channels and other coral rich areas.

Details:

Emperor angelfish are yellow in color with blue-green horizontal striping from their head to the base of their yellow tail. They have a dark blue triangular spot near their gills and dark another spot running across their eyes.