TaiBNET

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Lethrinidae
Genus Lethrinus
Lethrinus xanthochilus Klunzinger, 1870

Provider:

Kwang-Tsao Shao

Synonyms：

Lethrinella xanthocheilus, Lethrinella xanthochila, Lethrinus xanthocheilus, Lethrinus xantochilus

Citation:

臺灣魚類誌(沈等, 1993);

The Live Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific, Vol.5(FAO, 2001)

Character:

Dorsal-fin rays X, 9; anal-fin rays III, 8; pectoral-fin rays 13. Body depth 2.6-2.9 in standard length; cheek scaleless; inner base of pectoral fin scalesless; no molars in jaws; 4 1/2 to 5 scale rows above lateral line; a distinct angularity in dorsal profile of head above front of eye; olive or grayish with yellow or orange upper lip, sometimes indistinct dark spots scattered on sides; a red spot often present at upper base of pectoral fin.

Habitat:

Large solitary individuals frequently sighted on reefs.

Distribution:

Taiwan: South, Lyudao.

Utility:

Commercial fishery species.

Name Code:

382081

IUCN Red List:LC

Marine