Redaxil Emperor
Lethrinus conchyliatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–220 m
- Max size: 76 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This emperor lives alone over sand, rubble, and weed near deep coral reefs, hunting crustaceans and small fish. It reaches about 75 centimetres and is rarely found in museum collections because most specimens are too large to keep easily.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212073.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redaxil Emperor live?
- The Redaxil Emperor (Lethrinus conchyliatus) is typically found at 5–220 m.
- Is the Redaxil Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Redaxil Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redaxil Emperor get?
- The Redaxil Emperor grows to about 76 cm.