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Long Nose Emperor - Lethrinus olivaceus Lethrinus olivaceus, common name Longface emperor or Long-nosed emperor, is a species of bony fishes belonging to the family Lethrinidae. Lethrinus olivaceus can reach a length of about 70–100 centimetres (28–39 in). This large lethrinid has a very long snout, with dark wavy streaks. The basic color of the body is olive-grayish, usually with various irregular darker blotches. It has 10 dorsal spine, 9 dorsal soft rays, 3 anal spines and 8 anal soft rays. This fish feeds mainly on crustaceans, cephalopods and fishes. Geotagged,Lethrinus olivaceus,Long Nose Emperor,Philippines,Spring,cebu,malapascua Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Long Nose Emperor - Lethrinus olivaceus

Lethrinus olivaceus, common name Longface emperor or Long-nosed emperor, is a species of bony fishes belonging to the family Lethrinidae. Lethrinus olivaceus can reach a length of about 70–100 centimetres (28–39 in). This large lethrinid has a very long snout, with dark wavy streaks. The basic color of the body is olive-grayish, usually with various irregular darker blotches. It has 10 dorsal spine, 9 dorsal soft rays, 3 anal spines and 8 anal soft rays. This fish feeds mainly on crustaceans, cephalopods and fishes.

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''Lethrinus olivaceus'', common name Longface emperor or Long-nosed emperor, is a species of bony fishes belonging to the family Lethrinidae.

Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 7, 2016. Captured Apr 25, 2016 06:31 in Bounty Beachfront, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines.
  • TG-4
  • f/2.8
  • 1/100s
  • ISO200
  • 4.5mm