Pink Ear Emperor
Lethrinus lentjan
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–90 m
- Max size: 52 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An emperor of sandy coastal grounds, deep lagoons and reef edges, it crushes crustaceans and mollusks but also takes urchins, worms and fish. Young fish gather over seagrass and mangroves while adults move alone into deeper water, reaching about half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212061.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pink Ear Emperor live?
- The Pink Ear Emperor (Lethrinus lentjan) is typically found at 10–90 m.
- Is the Pink Ear Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Pink Ear Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pink Ear Emperor get?
- The Pink Ear Emperor grows to about 52 cm.