Lethrinus erythracanthus Cuvier, 1830
Orangefin or Orange-spotted emperor, 70cm

Lethrinus erythracanthus is uncommon at Kwajalein, usually found singly on seaward reefs.

Younger individual.

Asleep in a cave at night.

The young fish below was photographed by Jay Lord relatively deep on the Kwajalein Atoll seaward slope.

Created 15 April 2017
Updated 30 May 2019

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