Ambon Emperor
Lethrinus amboinensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large emperor of reef lagoons and adjacent sandy flats, it hunts mostly other fish but also takes mollusks, crustaceans and sea urchins. It tends to roam alone over sand and rubble down to around thirty metres and is a common fish at market.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278631.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ambon Emperor live?
- The Ambon Emperor (Lethrinus amboinensis) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Ambon Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Ambon Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ambon Emperor get?
- The Ambon Emperor grows to about 70 cm.