Lethrinus erythracanthus

Osteichthyes Lethrinidae Genus Lethrinus Lethrinus erythracanthus

Yellowfin emperor LXE

36.2 cm TL

Characteristic features:

Colour:

Body brownish, head darker brown with faint orange spots, fins orange to reddish.

Size:

Up to 70 cm TL.

Distribution:

Indo–West Pacific, in tropical waters.

Habitat:

Sand and reef bottoms, from 15 to 120 m depth.

Biology:

Feeds primarily on echinoderms, crustaceans and molluscs.

Indonesian fisheries:

Caught by handline, vertical longline, trawls and traps.

Similar species:

Lethrinus erythropterus
Longfin emperor

Lethrinus erythropterus differs in having lateral teeth in adults with distinct molars (vs. conical or rounded); membranes between inner rays of pelvic fins not densely populated with melanophores (vs. usually densely populated); 2 light bars on caudal peduncle often visible (vs. no markings on caudal peduncle) and no spots on cheek (vs. small orange spots on cheek).

to Lethrinus erythropterus

External links:

FishBase
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species^TM