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Emperor Angelfish
About Emperor Angelfish
Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) is an angelfish found at a depth of 0.914 to 106.68 meters under the sea. Its body lines and colors are highly integrated with its environment, making it easier for emperor angelfish to hide in corals with contrasting light and shadow. During mating season, the male and female fish begin to circle each other near the surface of the water.
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Common Name
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pomacanthus imperator
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Species
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Pomacanthus imperator
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Genus
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Pomacanthus
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SubFamily
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Caviinae
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Family
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Pomacanthidae
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SuperFamily
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Percoidea
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SubOrder
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Acanthuroidei
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Order
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Acanthuriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Emperor Angelfish |
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Color
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Yellow
Blue
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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12 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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15 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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72°F to 82°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Mud
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Water Hardness
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Very Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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125 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Emperor Angelfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Independent
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Emperor Angelfish. |
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Lifespan
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20 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Coral Reefs
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Country
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Australia
Japan
New Caledonia
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