| Family: |
Lethrinidae (Emperors or scavengers), subfamily: Lethrininae |
| Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 150 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Natal, South Africa to the Seychelles and Sri Lanka, possibly more widespread. Has previously been synonymized with Lethrinus mahsena which is now regarded as a separate species. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Inner surface of the pectoral fin is densely scaled. The posterior angle of the operculum is fully scaled or sometimes with a wide scaleless area. Color of the body is tan or yellowish; the head is brown. The base of scales are sometimes black. Fins are pale or yellowish; the edge of the dorsal fin is reddish or yellowish (Ref. 2295). Body depth 2.3-2.8 in SL. Moderately short snout, 1.9-2.1 in HL. Supratemporal patch 6-8 scales. Pectoral fin axil scaled densely (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Solitarily found in coastal waters trawling grounds and coral reef areas (Ref. 2295, 90102). Marketed fresh (Ref. 171). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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