Blackblotch Emperor
Lethrinus semicinctus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–35 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An emperor of shallow seagrass beds, reef flats, lagoons and sandy patches near coral, hunting benthic invertebrates and small fish. It turns up singly or in small groups and reaches about 35 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Lethrinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278639.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackblotch Emperor live?
- The Blackblotch Emperor (Lethrinus semicinctus) is typically found at 4–35 m.
- Is the Blackblotch Emperor dangerous to divers?
- The Blackblotch Emperor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackblotch Emperor get?
- The Blackblotch Emperor grows to about 35 cm.