Lethrinus atkinsoni Seale, 1910

Pacific yellowtail emperor

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Lethrinidae \| Lethrininae
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Common names	Yellowtail emperor, Yellowbrow emperor, Sky emperor, ... more

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Main reference

Carpenter, K.E. and G.R. Allen. 1989. (Ref. 2295)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48635); common length : 32.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2295); max. reported age: 24 years (Ref. 2290)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range ? - 30 m (Ref. 2295), usually 2 - 18 m (Ref. 37816)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 28°N - 25°S

Pacific Ocean: Indonesia and Philippines, north to southern Japan, south to Australia, east to the Tuamoto Islands. Has most frequently been named Lethrinus mahsena.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Color is bluish-gray, tan or yellowish on the upper sides, and white ventrally. The head is brown; lips reddish; caudal peduncle yellowish. The fins are pale, yellowish, orange or reddish. The base of the pectoral fins, the basal membranes of the anal fins and the edges of the pelvic, dorsal, anal and caudal fins are often reddish. Sometimes there is a broad yellowish indistinct band on the sides.

Inhabits seagrass beds and sandy areas of lagoons and outer reef slopes. Found singly or in schools. Feeds mainly on crustaceans, mollusks, and fish. Marketed fresh (Ref. 9775).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.29-0.31; tm=3.7-5; tmax=24)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (35 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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