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Yellowlip Emperor - Lethrinus xanthochilus Elongate body; unmarked silvery pale grey to olive, also mottled and blotched pattern; yellow upper lip, yellow to orange spot on base of pectoral fin. Emperor Fish,Fish,Lethrinus xanthochilus,Maldives,Yellowlip Emperor Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Yellowlip Emperor - Lethrinus xanthochilus

Elongate body; unmarked silvery pale grey to olive, also mottled and blotched pattern; yellow upper lip, yellow to orange spot on base of pectoral fin.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Proper species name :) Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Yes, sometimes the common name do reflects the true characteristics of the species :D Posted 5 years ago

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The Yellowlip Emperor

Lethrinus xanthochilus is a species of Emperor Fish from the family of Lethrinidae.

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

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Uploaded Jul 4, 2020. Captured Mar 10, 2019 14:43.
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  • TG-5
  • f/4.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO100
  • 7.86mm