Description
Also known as Atkinson's Emperor, Pacific Yellowtail Emperor, Reticulated Emperor, Sky Emperor, Tricky Snapper, Yellow Morwong, Yellowbrow Emperor, Yellow-tailed Emperor.
Found singly or in schools, over sand and seagrass beds, of lagoons and outer reef slopes.
They feed on crustaceans, fish, and molluscs.
Length - 41cm
Depth - 2-30m
Widespread Pacific Ocean
Most members of Lethrinidae are able to rapidly switch on and off dark mottled patterns, spots and bars to deter predators. (edit)
Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/1854
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I want more information about growth, reproductive biology and feeding habits 0f yellowtail empror ( Lethrinus atkinson ). Thanks for benefit information.