Sky Emperor
Lethrinus mahsena
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–100 m
- Max size: 65 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
An emperor of reefs and nearby sand and seagrass, the sky emperor feeds mainly on sea urchins and other echinoderms, along with crustaceans and fishes. It begins life female and can later change to male, and is prized as a food fish in the Red Sea. The IUCN lists it as endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212075.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sky Emperor live?
- The Sky Emperor (Lethrinus mahsena) is typically found at 2–100 m.
- Is the Sky Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Sky Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sky Emperor get?
- The Sky Emperor grows to about 65 cm.