Poma/Yellow Tail Angel (Asia Pacific) Gorgonians Although its polyps are very

Although its polyps are very small

When young it is deep blue to black with alternating thin blue and thick white stripes arranged vertically over its whole body and a transparent tail

They rarely swim

Many color combinations are possible

The Emperor angel is one of the most recognizable and iconic marine angel fish

Poma/Yellow Tail Angel (Asia Pacific) Gorgonians Although its polyps are veryThe Yellow Tail Poma angel does indeed have a bright yellow tail that is its prime feature. The yellow extends partway up the dorsal fin, and looks especially striking against the fishs deep, velvety black body. The center of the tail also has a black spot, providing more contrast. Its face is a rusty orange, and a greyish white smudge extends from behind the eye to the upper back. As a juvenile the yellow areas are larger, and there are also yellow