Description

Also known as Bream, Longface Emperor, Long-nosed Emperor, Pigface Bream, Small-toothed Emperor, Small-toothed Pigface Bream, Starry Pigface Bream.

Found singly or in small schools, over sandy areas close to coral reefs.
They feed on cephalopods, crustaceans, fish, and worms.
Length - 70cm
Depth - 3-80m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

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/1845