Species
Yellowtail Emperor
Lethrinus atkinsoni
Tier 4Eating7/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints30–45 cm (max 65 cm) typical
Overview: about yellowtail emperor
Tropical reef emperor of northern Australia, common on coral reef across the GBR and northwest. Caught on bait over reef — decent table fish.
Biology: Yellowtail Emperor size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 30–45 cm (max 65 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2.5 kg
- Depth range
- 5–70 m
- Diet
- crustaceans, fish
- Global range
- Western Pacific
How to target: Yellowtail Emperor angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- baits over reef
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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