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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Lethrinidae |
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ear emperor Lethrinus lentjan Family Lethrinidae updated Sep 2020 Where seen? This large fish that looks like it has a bleeding wound near the gills is sometimes seen on some of our shores, near seagrasses. It is said that adults are found in deeper waters, but younger fishes hang about in loose groups in mangroves and among 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. As well as red edges to dorsal fin and tail fin. |
 Changi, Apr 07 |
 Changi, Jun 07 |
| 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. |
| Pink ear emperors on Singapore shores |
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| Other sightings on Singapore shores |
 Changi Lost Coast, Jun 22 Photo shared by Loh Kok Sheng on facebook. |
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 Labrador, Nov 18 Photo shared by Richard Kuah on facebook. |
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