Spotcheek Emperor
Lethrinus rubrioperculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–198 m
- Max size: 57 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An emperor that forages over sand and rubble on outer reef slopes, snapping up crustaceans, fish, echinoderms and shellfish. Off New Caledonia its spawning peaks in December, and it reaches about fifty seven centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212077.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotcheek Emperor live?
- The Spotcheek Emperor (Lethrinus rubrioperculatus) is typically found at 10–198 m.
- Is the Spotcheek Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Spotcheek Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotcheek Emperor get?
- The Spotcheek Emperor grows to about 57 cm.