Lethrinus genivittatus, the longspine emperor, threadfin emperor, lance emperor or lancer, is a species of fish in the genus Lethrinus, and family Lethrinidae. It was first described by Achille Valenciennes in 1830. The IUCN classifies it as being of least concern. It lives in marine and brackish water and is native to the Indo-West Pacific.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Threadfin Emperor being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Family
- Lethrinidae
- Genus
- Lethrinus
- Species
- Lethrinus genivittatus
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