Emperor Angelfish

Interesting Info

• Like most Angelfish, this is a territorial fish often found on its own in less mating. Young fish stay in the shallows whilst adults can be found in up to 100 m (328 ft).
• The Emperor Angelfish generally spawn once a year and male fish have 2 or more females in their harem.
• A interesting note about breeding is that the males make grunting noises as they descend from spawning.
• Juveniles appear very different to adults, with dark blue and black colours highlighted by curved/circular light blue and white lines. The change in juvenile colours to adults takes place over a two to two and a half year period.
• These fish are omnivores and primarily feed on algae and sponges, but also eat small invertebrates, zooplankton and plants.
• Estimates on lifespan have them reaching up to 21 years of age.
• The main predators of angelfish include sharks, larger predatory fish and marine mammals.