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Lethrinidae

longspine emperor

Lethrinus genivittatus

Changing Sex Beneath the Longest Second Spine

Tropical
Regional distribution
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
East Asia
Oceania
Southeast Asia
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

longspine emperor is known from Indo-West Pacific as a fish. It occurs in coastal waters.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Lethrinidae
Genus: Lethrinus
Body shape: fusiform

Distribution area

Regional overview, not a precise species range.

Conservation status (IUCN)

LCNTVUENCREWEX

Least Concern (LC)

Threats are not currently serious, and the species faces a low risk of extinction.

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