Ornate Emperor
Lethrinus ornatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An emperor of sandy bottoms and seagrass beds around inshore reefs, it moves in small groups and crushes crustaceans, mollusks, echinoderms, worms and small fishes. Juveniles ride the high tide onto reef flats to feed, and adults reach about 45 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278636.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ornate Emperor live?
- The Ornate Emperor (Lethrinus ornatus) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Ornate Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Ornate Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ornate Emperor get?
- The Ornate Emperor grows to about 45 cm.