Emperor Angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
The emperor angelfish is a species of marine angelfish. It is a reef-associated fish, native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from the Red Sea to Hawaii and the Austral Islands. This species is generally associated with stable populations and faces no major threats of extinction. It is a favorite of photographers, artists, and aquarists because of its unique, brilliant pattern of coloration.
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Family
- Pomacanthidae
- Genus
- Pomacanthus