Description

Also known as Klunzinger's Emperor, Redspot Emperor, Slender Emperor, Smalltooth Emperor, Yellow-lipped Emperor.

Found singly or in small schools, over rubble and sandy areas, in deep channels, and over lagoons and coral reefs.
They feed on crustaceans, fish, and invertebrates.
Juveniles in seagrass beds.
Length - 60cm
Depth - 3-150m
Widespread Indo-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/1852