Emperor angelfish
Also known as Pomacanthus imperator
species of fish
Species
Least Concernemperor angelfish
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderAcanthuriformes
- FamilyPomacanthidae
Habitatmarine
via IUCN
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- Pez ángel emperador (Pomacanthus imperator), islas Ad Dimaniyat, Omán, 2024-08-14, DD 47.jpg
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The emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) 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.
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