Spangled emperor
The mouth is pointed like a flute.
| Scientific name | Lethrinus nebulosus |
| English name | Spangled emperor |
| Japanese name | 浜笛吹 |
| Classification | Actinopterygii |
| Classification details | Perciformes Lethrinidae |
| Full length | ~80cm |
| Distribution | Indo-Pacific. |
Characteristics
The mouth sticks out like a flute. It can grow up to 80cm long.
The body is brown, with a lighter color around the head and gills.
It has hard, large scales.
Ecology
It lives on rocky reefs and coral reefs. It is often seen in sandy areas.
It preys on animal life such as small fish and crustaceans.
Habitat
Hachijojima Sokodo Beach
Photo taken at Sokodo Beach. It was a fairly large individual, about 50cm long. It was swimming around between the coral reef and the sand.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of Spangled emperor.
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