Lutjanus sebae
Lutjanus sebae, the emperor red snapper, is a species of snapper native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. This species is an inhabitant of both rocky and coral reefs, preferring flat areas with either a sandy or gravel substrate.This species can reach a length of, though most do not exceed. The greatest recorded weight for this species is. This species is commercially important and is also farmed. It is sought as a game fish and is found in the aquarium trade. It also known as the government bream in Australasia, for the red bars on the juvenile form suggesting the fish is wrapped in red tape. Juveniles often shelter amongst sea urchin spines until large enough to venture out to feed.
In Singapore, it is used for the iconic dish, fishhead curry.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 180 m. Tropical; 34°N - 36°S, 34°E - 159°E
