Fishing for Orange-spotted emperor

Lethrinus erythracanthus

The Orange-spotted emperor is a vibrant reef-dwelling fish known for its striking orange spots and robust body. It typically measures around 16-20 inches and weighs up to 8 pounds. Preferring warm, shallow waters, it feeds on crustaceans and mollusks. This species is solitary or forms small groups, exhibiting a calm yet territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase