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Spangled Emperor
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Spangled Emperor

الشعري المنقط

Sha'ari Nuqat

Beginner✓ CommonLethrinidae

The Spangled Emperor is one of the most beautiful fish on the reef — covered in tiny blue spots that give it a galaxy-like appearance. A superb eating fish and willing biter, it patrols sandy channels near coral and responds to natural bait fished on the bottom. Common from shore and boat.

Local names · what anglers actually call it

الشعورal-Shaour

emperor family (Lethrinidae)

source: saydclub forum

Size

25–80 cm

Depth

5–60 m

Record weight

up to 8 kg

Habitat

Sandy channels, reef edges, seagrass beds

Best seasons

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Fishing techniques

Bottom fishingFloat fishing

Baits & lures

ShrimpSquid stripsSandwormSmall fish

Did you know?

Spangled Emperor make a distinctive knocking sound using their pharyngeal teeth — you can sometimes hear them feeding.