Emperor Angelfish
Scientific Name: Pomacanthus imperator
Species: Angelfishes (Pomacentridae)
Other names: Emperor Angel, Empress Angelfish, Imperator Angelfish, Imperator Angel, Imperial Angelfish.
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Emperor AngelfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
Caption: Almost Adult, markings not quite completely developed
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Emperor AngelfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
Caption: Full grown adult with complete markings
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Emperor AngelfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
Caption: No caption available
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Emperor AngelfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
Caption: Almost Adult, markings not quite completely developed
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Emperor AngelfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
Caption: Almost Adult, markings not quite completely developed
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Emperor AngelfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
Caption: Almost Adult, markings not quite completely developed
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Emperor AngelfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
Caption: Almost Adult, markings not quite completely developed
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Emperor AngelfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
Caption: No caption available
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Emperor AngelfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Emperor AngelfishUploaded by: @bottleofscotch in September 2008
Photographed at: kuredu - Maldives
Caption: Empress Angelfish
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Description
Also known as Emperor Angel,Empress Angelfish, Imperator Angelfish, Imperator Angel and Imperial Angelfish.
Found in pairs in deep lagoons with bommies, reef walls and caves
Juveniles singly in caves or large sponges.
They feed on sponges, algae and benthic invertebrates.
These fish make a loud drumming sound when alarmed.
Length - 38cm
Depth - 6-60m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Butterflyfish and Angelfish are members of the bristletooth family (Chaetodontidae) they have very fine hairlike teeth that enable them to pick out small organisms inaccessible to most other fish for eating.
Butterflyfishes thrive on a diet of coral polyps, tentacles of featherdusters and Christmas-tree worms. As these food sources all zap back into their shells the butterflyfishes need to be able to hover motionless while picking at the coral and to dart swiftly over short distances to get the worm before it retracts. They do this by using their Pectoral fins as oars to brake, sprint, turn and even reverse.
Spotted
The Emperor Angelfish is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 10 times by users @fishx6 @bottleofscotch
Related creatures
Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Emperor Angelfish. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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This fish appears to be a FULL grown adult. All the lines are complete with no forking or breaks. compare to the others shown here, although the pics are not fantastic they all represent a slightly different age. with a few more pictures we should be able to tell just how old they are, so please keep adding.
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09. Jul. 2010