Thumbprint Emperor
NameThumbprint Emperor
Scientific NameLethrinus harak
Common NamesThumbprint Emperor, Blackspot Emperor, Blackspot Seabream, Thumbprint Seabream
FamilyLethrinidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia, Samoa
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Tangs (large species), Triggerfish (with caution), Groupers (with caution), Snappers, Moray Eels
Description
The Thumbprint Emperor is a large, robust marine fish characterized by a distinctive black, thumbprint-shaped spot, often surrounded by yellow, on its flank. This predatory species inhabits sandy and rubble areas of coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific, feeding on various benthic invertebrates and small fish.
