Grass Emperor
Lethrinus laticaudis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–35 m
- Max size: 56 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An emperor that grows to over half a metre, it cruises coral reefs as an adult while the young shelter in seagrass beds and mangroves. It often moves in schools and feeds mainly on crustaceans and fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278635.
FAQ
- How deep does the Grass Emperor live?
- The Grass Emperor (Lethrinus laticaudis) is typically found at 5–35 m.
- Is the Grass Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Grass Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Grass Emperor get?
- The Grass Emperor grows to about 56 cm.