Grass Emperor
Scientific Name: Lethrinus laticaudis
Species: Emperors (Lethrinidae)
Other names: Grass Sweetlips, Grey Sweetlips, Blue-lined Emperor, Blue-spot Emperor, Sea Bream, Coral Bream.
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Grass EmperorUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Pixie Gardens - Coral Sea - Australia
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Grass EmperorUploaded by: @fishx6 in September 2011
Photographed at: Pangaimotu - Tonga
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Description
Also known as Grass Sweetlips, Grey Sweetlips, Blue-lined Emperor, Blue-spot Emperor, Sea Bream and Coral Bream.
Found singly or in groups on sandy areas close to reefs.
They feed on invertebrates and worms.
Length - 56cm
Depth - 5-35m
Widespread Asian Pacific
Most members of Lethrinidae are able to rapidly switch on and off dark mottled patterns, spots and bars to deter predators. (edit)
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The Grass Emperor is found in or near the Asian Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 10 times by user @fishx6
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