Species
Pink Ear Emperor
Lethrinus lentjan
Also known as Redspot Emperor · Pink-Eared Emperor · Purple-Eared Emperor · Purple-Headed Emperor · Red Spot Emperor
Tier 5medium tackleNSWWANT
0 waypoints20–35 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Overview: about pink ear emperor
Medium-sized emperor with strong fighting ability, found in NSW, WA, and NT over reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds. Target with small jigs, soft plastics, and live baits like worms or small fish in 5-20m. Good eating fish with flaky white flesh, handle with care to avoid spines.
Biology: Pink Ear Emperor size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Lagoon, Mangrove, Reef, Seagrass
- Typical size
- 20–35 cm (max 50 cm)
- Diet
- echinoderms, polychaetes, bivalves, worms, and various fishes
- Global range
- Central Pacific
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