Where Does Emperor Angelfish Live?
Pomacanthus imperator
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Where to find Emperor Angelfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- 1-100 meters (3-330 feet), typically found in shallower reef areas.
- Environment
- Coral reefs, lagoons, outer reef slopes, and channels. Prefers areas with abundant coral growth and rocky crevices for shelter.
- Geographic range
- Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, north to southern Japan, and south to the Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia.
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