Snubnose Emperor
Lethrinus borbonicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 40 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An emperor of Indo Pacific reefs that rests over sand near coral by day, sometimes in small groups, then spreads out across reef flats and slopes to hunt at night. It feeds mainly on echinoderms, mollusks and crustaceans down to about 40 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212064.
FAQ
- How deep does the Snubnose Emperor live?
- The Snubnose Emperor (Lethrinus borbonicus) is typically found at to 40 m.
- Is the Snubnose Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Snubnose Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Snubnose Emperor get?
- The Snubnose Emperor grows to about 40 cm.