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.