Other common names:
Trumpet Emperor.
Lipper.
Red-throat Emperor.
Identification:
Brown or sand coloured body with red tint.
Red dorsal and anal fins with spines on the first half.
Sloped head with large eyes and red markings.
Temperature range:
20 - 30 Celsius (66 - 86 Fahrenheit).
Typical location:
On rubble or sandy areas near coral reefs.
Fishing methods:
Bottom fishing with crab or mollusc.
Fighting characteristics:
A fast strike followed by a series quick runs
for shelter around submerged obstacles. |
