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King Angelfish: Holacanthus passer
Angelfish is a name used for several different fishes, including the true angelfishes, (Pomacanthidae) and the butterfly fishes (Chaetodontidae). Angelfishes differ from butterfly fishes in having a spine near the lower edge of the gill cover. These laterally compressed fishes are among the most beautiful of the tropical reef fishes. Most species are only a few centimeters long, but some grow to 24 inches. In many species the juveniles and adults are colored differently. The young French angelfish is black with bright yellow bands; the adult is mainly black. The queen angelfish is also differently colored as a juvenile. Like many other Angelfish, the Emperor Angel Pomacanthus imperator feeds upon sponges, tunicates, algae, and small invertebrates.
I photographed this King Angel in the Sea of Cortez, where bright red and orange sea fans are very abundant. I used the 28mm lens at minimum focus with two wide angle strobes to bring out the color
Print Number - AF0015
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King Angelfish, Holacanthus passer Statistics:

Size:            15 - 17 inches
Lifespan:       Approximately 15 years.
Breeding:      It appears that Emperor Angels mate for life; they scatter their eggs with the tide.
Habitat:        Shallow coral reefs and walls in depths of 100 ft. or less.
Diet:             Sponges, algae, and small invertebrates.
Distribution:  The King Angelfish is found along the Gulf of California and the Sea of Cortez down the coast to Ecuador and                     Galapagos
Habit:           Active during the day and often lethargic at night. Very aggressive and territorial.

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