Emperor Angel (Bloch, 1787)

 Scientific Name  Pomacanthus imperator
 Diet  Herbivore; algae, sponges, tunicates
 Alt Common Name  Sea Bream, Guiningham (Creole), Keiser-engelvis (Afr.), Tatejima-kinchakudai (Jap. 'vertical stripe pouch sea bream'), Tu'u'u moana, Tu'u'u nuanua, Tu'u'u vaolo (Somoan)
 Family  Pomacanthidae
 Origin  Indian, W. Pacific, and Red Sea
 Aquarist Level  Intermediate
 Reef Safe  With Caution
 Coloration  White mouth, Black face masking, Blue body with Yellow stripes and tail.
 Disposition  Generally Peaceful.
 Hardiness  Moderate
 Compatibility  Peaceful with other species. Aggressive with own species
 Mature Size  15 inches
 Sexual Dimorphism  Males tend to have brighter coloration.

Notes: Large angels may nip at soft or hard corals.  Caution is advised when adding to a reef aquarium.  A larger aquarium (75 to 125 gallon plus) is recommended for housing large angels.