Emperor Angelfish [Pomacanthus imperator]
Description
Emperor Angelfish are among the most recognizable reef residents, with dramatic blue and yellow striping and a powerful, elegant silhouette. Underwater, divers may see them patrolling rocky reef edges or gliding through coral gardens, often keeping a watchful distance while still allowing close observation.
Where To See Emperor Angelfish
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Surgeonfish & Tang-like fish
Acanthuriformes
|
| Family |
Angelfishes
Pomacanthidae
|
| Genus |
Pomacanthus
Pomacanthus
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