Pink-eared Emperor
Lethrinus lentjan
6.9357, 125.722
Field Notes
Description:
Also known as Redspot Emperor, Redear Emperor, Pink-eared Bream, Redspot Sea Bream and Redear Bream.
They feed on small invertebrates and worms, and grow to a length of about 50cm.
Most members of Lethrinidae are able to rapidly switch on and off dark mottled patterns, spots and bars, in order to deter predators.
Habitat:
Found singly or in small groups over sandy areas of lagoons and seaward reefs, at depths of 5 to 50m. Juveniles usually found in seagrass beds. Widespread in the Indo-West Pacific region.
Notes:
This sleeping fish was just lying on the rubble when I approached it during a night dive.
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