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Lethrinus olivaceus
Lethrinus olivaceus, common name Longface emperor or Long-nosed emperor, is a species of bony fishes belonging to the family Lethrinidae. Lethrinus olivaceus can reach a length of about 70–100 centimetres (28–39 in). This large lethrinid has a very long snout, with dark wavy streaks. The basic color of the body is olive-grayish, usually with various irregular darker blotches. It has 10 dorsal spine, 9 dorsal soft rays, 3 anal spines and 8 anal soft rays. This fish feeds mainly on crustaceans, cephalopods and fishes. In the picture, you can see the size comparison with other smaller fishes.
This species is widespread in Indo-West Pacific, from Red Sea and East Africa to Samoa and Ryukyu Islands. It is a reef-associated species and it can be found in lagoons, in sandy coastal areas and in reef slopes, at depths of 1 to 185 m. It is occasionally found in small schools with Lethrinus microdon.
Spotted on Oct 25, 2015
Submitted on Nov 3, 2015
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