The Yellowtail emperor is a vibrant reef fish known for its striking yellow tail and robust body. Typically measuring up to 24 inches and weighing around 10 pounds, it inhabits coral reefs and sandy bottoms. This species primarily feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Yellowtail emperors are solitary or form small groups, exhibiting territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Yellowtail emperor.