Emperor Angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

Also known as: Emperor Angel, Imperator Angel, Imperator Angelfish, Imperial Angelfish

ALSO KNOWN AS

Emperor Angel
Imperator Angel
Imperator Angelfish
Imperial Angelfish

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2010

LIFE STAGE

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Almost Adult, markings not quite completely developed — Emperor Angelfish adult, photographed at Gangehi, Maldives — @fishx6 · Gangehi, Maldives · March 20081 / 18

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Overview

Found singly or in pairs, in and around caves and ledges, over channels, lagoons, and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.

Angelfish are usually brightly coloured with highly compressed bodies.
Some live in "harems" others in pairs, they can be highly territorial and make a loud drumming sound when alarmed.

How to identify

COLOURS

Pattern: lines
Head & Mouth: bandit mask
Behaviour: pairs solitary territorial

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Habitat & where to find it

Where the adult stage lives, and where its photos were taken.

Range · Indo-Pacific
Exact location · 2
Country only · 16

LIVES IN

Found singly or in pairs, in and around caves and ledges, over channels, lagoons, and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.

RANGE

Indo-Pacific

Adult photos 18

Discussion 1

1 comment

greatwhiteTop Contributor· 9 Jul 2010
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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