Fishing for Emperor angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

The Emperor angelfish is a striking marine fish known for its vibrant blue and yellow stripes. It inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. This species typically grows to about 15 inches and weighs around 3-4 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of sponges and algae. Emperor angelfish are territorial and exhibit complex social behaviors within their reef communities. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Emperor angelfish

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14 in · 3 lb

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