Threadfin Emperor
NameThreadfin Emperor
Scientific NameLethrinus lentjan
Common NamesThreadfin Emperor, Threadfin Bream, Pink Ear Emperor, Redspot Emperor
FamilyLethrinidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Large Snappers, Other Large Emperors, Large Angelfish, Triggerfish (with caution), Puffers (with caution)
Description
The Threadfin Emperor (*Lethrinus lentjan*) is a large, predatory marine fish native to the Indo-Pacific. It typically displays a silvery-grey body often adorned with reddish blotches or lines, and a characteristic red base to its pectoral fins. These robust bottom-dwellers are known for their diet of benthic invertebrates and small fish.
