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Lethrinus erythracanthus Valenciennes, 1830
Lethrinus erythracanthus, also known as Orange-spotted Emperor, are widespread to found in the Indo-Pacific. From Madagascar and the coast of east Africa about the Maldives, India and Indonesia over Australia to Polynesia.
Dark grey to brown bodied with lighter markings (small blotches/lines) over the body and orange fins. Depending on stage of growth the head can display small orange spots around the cheek area. They can be found along coastal reefs, outer reef slopes and often hiding solitary in protected areas.
Synonymised names
Lethrinus cinnabarinus Richardson, 1843 · unaccepted
Lethrinus erithracanthus Valenciennes, 1830 · unaccepted > misspelling - incorrect subsequent spelling
Lethrinus kallopterus Bleeker, 1856 · unaccepted
Lethrinus erythracanthus, also known as Orange-spotted Emperor, are widespread to found in the Indo-Pacific. From Madagascar and the coast of east Africa about the Maldives, India and Indonesia over Australia to Polynesia.
Dark grey to brown bodied with lighter markings (small blotches/lines) over the body and orange fins. Depending on stage of growth the head can display small orange spots around the cheek area. They can be found along coastal reefs, outer reef slopes and often hiding solitary in protected areas.
Synonymised names
Lethrinus cinnabarinus Richardson, 1843 · unaccepted
Lethrinus erithracanthus Valenciennes, 1830 · unaccepted > misspelling - incorrect subsequent spelling
Lethrinus kallopterus Bleeker, 1856 · unaccepted
