Species
Long-nose Emperor
Lethrinus olivaceus
Also known as longnose emperor
Tier 3Eating8/10heavy tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints60–90 cm (max 120 cm) typical
Overview: about long-nose emperor
Large tropical reef emperor of northern Australia, found on deeper coral and pinnacle structure. Taken on baits and slow jigs in 30-100 m. Powerful, dirty fighters that bury you in coral quickly — heavy gear required.
Biology: Long-nose Emperor size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 60–90 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 4–15 kg
- Depth range
- 10–185 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans, cephalopods
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Long-nose Emperor angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- whole baits on heavy paternoster
- slow jigs over deep reef
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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