Thumbprint Emperor
Lethrinus harak
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 54.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An emperor of shallow sand, rubble, seagrass and mangrove edges near coral reefs, it digs out polychaetes, crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. In Palau it gathers in large spawning aggregations in the first five days of each lunar month.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212063.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thumbprint Emperor live?
- The Thumbprint Emperor (Lethrinus harak) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Thumbprint Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Thumbprint Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Thumbprint Emperor get?
- The Thumbprint Emperor grows to about 54.9 cm.