Emperor Angelfish

Scientific name: Pomacanthus imperator

A Emperor Angelfish - Shot around the Maldives

A juvenile Emperor photographed around Sangeang Volcano, near the Komodo National Park, Indonesia

The Emperor Angelfish can easily be mistaken for other Angelfishes. The distinguishing features are the black mask around the eyes and the horizontal stripes.

Please note: Identification of fish, corals, etc. is a tricky business. It's entirely possible that I've incorrectly identified a photo I've taken. If you spot an error, please contact me so I can correct it and improve this resource.