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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.
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