Luvar
Luvarus imperialis
Also known as: Emperador, Luvaro, Silver King
- Emperador
- Luvaro
- Silver King
Overview
Found singly, near the surface or in deep waters of the oceans.
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!
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Circumtropical
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Found singly, near the surface or in deep waters of the oceans.
Adult photos 1
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