Blackeye Emperor (Lethrinus enigmaticus)

Also known as Seychelles Emperor

Description

Also known as Seychelles Emperor.

Found singly, over sandy areas, and in seagrass beds, of lagoons and coral reefs.
They feed on crustaceans, fish and echinoderms.
Length - 55cm
Depth - 0-50m
Western Indian Ocean - Seychelles

Most members of Lethrinidae are able to rapidly switch on and off dark mottled patterns, spots and bars to deter predators. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Lethrinus-enigmaticus.html

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