Pomacanthus imperator (Bloch, 1787)
Emperor angelfish, 40cm

These were moderately common at sites around Tulamben, Pemuteran, Padangbai and Puri Jati. It is always hard to resist shooting them, so there are lots of photos.

 

This one survived a pretty large bite on its rear dorsal surface.

Gill cleaning service from Lysmata amboinensis.

Changing from juvenile to adult coloration.

Juvenile color.

Juveniles were especially abundant at Melasti, Cantik Point and Tianyar in November 2024.

Created 15 March 2023
Updated 12 July 2025

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