Description
Also known as Emperador, Luvaro, Silver King.
Found singly, near the surface or in deep waters of the oceans.
They feed on jellyfish and gelatinous zooplankton.
Length - 200cm
Depth - 0-200m
Circumtropical
These fish are related to the Surgeonfish because the juveniles have a pair of spines at the base of their tails, which are then lost when they turn into adults.
Rarely found in fish markets although it is a prized catch! Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/luvarus-imperialis.html
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