Species
Frypan Bream
Lethrinus genivittatus
Also known as threadfin emperor · thumbprint emperor
Tier 4Eating6/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints20–30 cm (max 35 cm) typical
Overview: about frypan bream
Small reef emperor common in inshore tropical reef from northern WA across to southern QLD. Often a bycatch on light gear over reef sand patches. Fair eating but rarely a target.
Biology: Frypan Bream size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 20–30 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.2–0.6 kg
- Depth range
- 5–50 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, worms
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Frypan Bream angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small baits over reef sand
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: lowAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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