Orange-Striped Emperor
Lethrinus obsoletus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 30 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This emperor forages over seagrass beds and the sand and rubble of lagoons and reefs, crushing mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Found alone or in loose groups, it is one of the commonest emperors along the East African coast. It reaches about sixty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212085.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange-Striped Emperor live?
- The Orange-Striped Emperor (Lethrinus obsoletus) is typically found at to 30 m.
- Is the Orange-Striped Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Orange-Striped Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orange-Striped Emperor get?
- The Orange-Striped Emperor grows to about 60 cm.