Spangled Emperor

Found singly or in small schools, over flat sandy bottoms, rocky areas and seagrass beds of lagoons, mangrove areas and coral reefs, rich in algae and sponge growth.
Juveniles found in large schools over shallow sand areas.

Most members of Lethrinidae are able to rapidly switch on and off dark mottled patterns, spots and bars to deter predators.

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