orange-spotted emperor

Lethrinus erythracanthus

Lethrinid Fish of Indo Pacific

Orange
Red
Tropical
Transcontinental
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Africa
Oceania
Fusiform
Large
Tropical fish

Lethrinus erythracanthus, the orange-spotted emperor, orangefin emperor, and yellow-spotted emperor, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Lethrinidae. This species is found in the Indo-Pacific region.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Lethrinidae
Genus: Lethrinus
Maximum length: 70 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Society and Tuamoto islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to northeastern Australia. The name Lethrinus kallopterus has long been applied to this species. Lethrinus cinnabarinus Richardson also appears to be synonymous with this species.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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