With its striking coloration and regal presence, it’s hard to miss. The Emperor Angelfish boasts a brilliant display of bold stripes and patterns. Its body showcases a vibrant mix of electric blues, royal purples, and vibrant yellows, making it a true jewel of the sea.
These fish are known for their territorial nature, staking their claim on a particular area of the reef. They defend their home with an assertiveness that demands respect from other marine inhabitants. Additionally, the Emperor Angelfish undergoes an astonishing transformation as it matures. Starting off as a juvenile with a striking black and electric blue design, it then blossoms into its adult form, showcasing a mesmerizing blend of vibrant blues, purples, and yellows.
Distribution
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Red Sea
American Samoa
Australia
Bahrain
Bangladesh
British Indian T.
Cambodia
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Is. (Keeling)
Comoros
Cook Islands
Djibouti
Egypt
Eritrea
Fiji
French Polynesia
French Southern T.
Guam
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Madagascar
Malaysia
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mayotte
Micronesia
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nauru
New Caledonia
Niue
Nort. Mariana Is.
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Pitcairn
Qatar
Réunion
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tokelau
Tonga
Tuvalu
UAE
US Minor Is.
United States
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Wallis & Futuna
YemenAnything we've missed?
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Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd
Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
