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blackeye emperor (Lethrinus enigmaticus)
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blackeye emperor (Lethrinus enigmaticus) specimen
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Lethrinidae

blackeye emperor

Lethrinus enigmaticus

Fifty Five Centimeters Lethrinid Fish

  • Black
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

blackeye emperor is a marine fish of Western Indian Ocean. The species occupies reef habitat. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 55 cm.

Maximum length
55 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Seychelles. Has been synonymized with Lethrinus mahsena .
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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