Species_No: 90,030.00 |
Category: Snapper |
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Common_Name: Red Emperor |
Species_Name: Lutjanus sebae |
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Length_cm: 60.00 |
Length_in: 23.62 |
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Notes: Called seaperch in Australia. Inhabits the areas around lagoon coral reefs and sandy bottoms. The red emperor is a valuable food fish and considered a great sporting fish that fights with fury when hooked. The flesh of an old fish is just as tender to eat as that of the very young. Range is from the Indo-Pacific to East Africa. |