Spangled Emperor.
(Lethrinus nebulosus).

Other Common Names:
Blue Emperor.
Emperor Fish.
North–west Snapper.
Sand Snapper.
Blåspættet Kejserbrasen.

Identification:
Yellowish or bronze coloured body.
White or light blue spots in the centre of many scales.
Spines on first half of the dorsal and anal fins.
Three blue streaks or series of blue spots radiate forward from the eye.

Typical Location:
Around coral reefs, coastal sand and rock areas.
Can also be found in mangrove swamps.

Fishing Methods:
Fishing near the bottom with crab, squid or dead fish.

Fighting Characteristics:
A fast strike followed by a series of short, but also very fast dives
for shelter around submerged obstacles.

Fishing Khao Lak's Comment:
Fights well and is an excellent table fish.

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