Lethrinus miniatus

1. Cheek naked
2. 9 dorsal-fin rays
3. 8 anal-fin rays
4. Pectoral-fin axil scaled
5. 4½ scales between lateral line and dorsal spines
6. Pectoral-fin axil red
7. 2 red spots above eye, and a red streak from operculum to snout

Body silvery, tan or yellowish, scale bases often black, 8 or 9 dark bars often along sidesl; pectoral-fin base red; a red streak often from operculum, passing beneath eye onto snout; 2 red spots above eye; fins mostly pale to reddish.

Up to 90 cm TL.

Western Pacific in tropical waters.

Found over sand and coral reefs, from 5 to 30 m depth. 

Feeds primarily on crustaceans, echinoderms, molluscs and fish. Usually forms small schools.

Caught with handlines.