Lethrinus lentjan, the pink ear emperor, redspot emperor, purple ear emperor or purple-headed emperor, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Lethrinidae, the emperors and emperor breams. This fish is found in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Redspot 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.
Easily confused with
- Lethrinus laticaudis
- Lethrinus obsoletus
- Lethrinus nebulosus
- Lethrinus ornatus
- Calamus bajonado
- Lethrinus genivittatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Family
- Lethrinidae
- Genus
- Lethrinus
- Species
- Lethrinus lentjan
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