Emperor Angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

• Group: Angelfish
• Typical depth: 1–100 m
• Max size: 40 cm
• For divers: safe
• IUCN status: LC

Juveniles wear bold blue and white swirls, transforming into the blue and yellow stripes of the adult as they move to caves on rich coral reefs. They feed mainly on sponges and other encrusting growth, reaching about 40 centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Pomacanthus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220001.