Author: (Lacepède, 1802)
FBname: Pink ear emperor
Remark: Junior synonym <i>L. punctulatus</i> is a junior synonym od <i> Lethrinus laticaudis</i> according to Larson et al., 2013:141 (Ref. 94170).
Comments: Inhabits sandy bottoms in coastal areas, deep lagoons and near coral reefs (Ref. 30573).  Juveniles and small adults commonly in loose aggregations over seagrass beds, mangrove swamps and shallow sandy areas while adults are generally solitary in deeper waters.  Feeds primarily on crustaceans and mollusks but echinoderms, polychaetes and fishes are also consumed in considerable quantities (Ref. 2295).  A protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 55367). Caught primarily by handline, traps, trawls, beach seines, and gill nets. Marketed mostly fresh (Ref. 68703).