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Lethrinus ravus Carpenter & Randall, 2003 Drab emperor |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Lethrinidae (Emperors or scavengers), subfamily: Lethrininae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 35 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Ryukyu Islands to northeastern Australia and New Caledonia. Also northwestern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Body pale grey with blotches dark brown scattered extending to tail. Body elongate moderately, depth max 2.8-3.1 in SL, 6-8 scales in supratemporal patch. Scale rows above lateral line (from base of middle dorsal spines to lateral line) 4.5. Snout 1.9-2.0 in head length. Teeth in lateral jaw conical. Pectoral fin axil inner surface scaleless. (Ref. 90102) | |||
| Biology: | Found on or near reefs (Ref. 50562). Solitary or in small groups (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||