Longspine Emperor
Lethrinus genivittatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–25 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small emperor of shallow sandy and seagrass flats, lagoons and outer reef slopes, sometimes pushing into river mouths. It feeds on crustaceans and small fishes, and like other emperors it starts life female before some individuals turn male.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212078.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longspine Emperor live?
- The Longspine Emperor (Lethrinus genivittatus) is typically found at 5–25 m.
- Is the Longspine Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Longspine Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longspine Emperor get?
- The Longspine Emperor grows to about 25 cm.