Lethrinus crocineus Smith, 1959

Yellowtail emperor

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Lethrinidae \| Lethrininae
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Common names	Lascar, Capitaine à queue jaune, 印度洋裸颊鲷, ... 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 : 60.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4369)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range ? - 150 m (Ref. 4369)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 10°N - 28°S

Western Indian Ocean: Natal, South Africa to the Seychelles and Sri Lanka, possibly more widespread. Has previously been synonymized with Lethrinus mahsena which is now regarded as a separate species.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Inner surface of the pectoral fin is densely scaled. The posterior angle of the operculum is fully scaled or sometimes with a wide scaleless area. Color of the body is tan or yellowish; the head is brown. The base of scales are sometimes black. Fins are pale or yellowish; the edge of the dorsal fin is reddish or yellowish.

Found in coastal waters and reef areas (Ref. 2295). Marketed fresh (Ref. 171).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (42 of 100)	Very high

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Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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