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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.
Synonms:
Lethrinus cinnabarinus Richardson, 1843
Lethrinus kallopterus Bleeker, 1856
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.
Synonms:
Lethrinus cinnabarinus Richardson, 1843
Lethrinus kallopterus Bleeker, 1856
