What's been spotted in Western Australia?

Redthroat emperor

Lethrinus miniatus

Just thought I would share a photo of a small Red Throat Emperor that was caught in 42meteres of water West of Rockingham on Thursday 21st Feb

Weight 0.600kg
Depth 42m
Lethrinus miniatus

About this species

Body silvery, tan or yellowish, base of scales often black, often a series of 8 or 9 bars. Base of pectoral fins red. Sometimes a red streal originating on upper operculum, passing beneath eye an onto snout. Lips reddish. Fins pale or reddish. Bright red dorsal fin and red patch at base of pectoral fin. Read more…

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