Lethrinus conchyliatus

Maldive emperor JBO

33.2 cm TL

Characteristic features:

Colour:

Pale greyish brown with irregular dark bars on sides; fins reddish.

Size:

Up to 33 cm TL.

Distribution:

East India, in tropical waters.

Habitat:

Sandy areas near reefs.

Indonesian fisheries:

Caught by handlines and trawls.

Similar species:

Lethrinus rubrioperculatus
Spotcheek emperor

Lethrinus rubrioperculatus differs in having a scaled area above pectoral-fin base (vs. prominent bright red naked patch above pectoral-fin base).

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