Gaby Emperor Angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator
32cm/56cm

The Emperor Angelfish is a beautifully colored member of the family Pomacanthidae. The species has a wide Indo-Pacific distribution and can be found as far as Hawaii. It reaches a length of around 40 cm and juvenile specimens have strikingly different patterns to adults. It is omnivorous and feeds on sponges, algae and small organisms. The species is a very popular aquarium fish because of its wonderful coloration.