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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Lethrinidae |
| Pink-ear
emperor Lethrinus lentjan Family Lethrinidae updated Feb 11 Where seen? This large fish that looks like it has a red wound near the gills is sometimes seen on some of our shores, near seagrasses. Features: To about 50cm, those seen on the intertidal about 15cm. Like other members of the Family Lethrinidae, it has large scales in a 'distinctive pattern' -- a kind of diamond pattern. There is a red margin around its gill covers and a red mark at the base of the pectoral fins. It is said that adults are found in deeper waters, but younger fishes hang about in loose groups in mangroves and among seagrasses. What does it eat? It eats mainly crustaceans and snails and clams, but also eats considerable quantities of echinoderms, worms and fishes. Human uses: It is valued as seafood. |
 Changi, Jun 07  |
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Pink-ear emperors on Singapore shores
 Sentosa, Jul 05 |
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 Changi, Apr 07 |
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 Tanah Merah, Jun 11 |
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