Orange-Spotted Emperor
Lethrinus erythracanthus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–120 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
By day this emperor rests alone near ledges and caves along outer reef slopes, deep lagoons and channels down to around 120 metres. It crunches through echinoderms, crustaceans and mollusks, and at up to 70 centimetres it can carry ciguatera in some areas, so eating it is a gamble.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212066.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange-Spotted Emperor live?
- The Orange-Spotted Emperor (Lethrinus erythracanthus) is typically found at 15–120 m.
- Is the Orange-Spotted Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Orange-Spotted Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orange-Spotted Emperor get?
- The Orange-Spotted Emperor grows to about 70 cm.