Species guide
How to catch Smalltooth emperor
Lethrinus microdon
saltwatergame fishLethrinidae
The Smalltooth emperor is a predatory saltwater fish often found in small shoals near reefs. It has a long nose and a fusiform body shape, making it a distinctive species among reef dwellers. This species is valued by anglers for sport and can grow up to 80 cm in length.
Where they live
Inhabits sandy coastal areas near coral and rocky reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, usually found between 10 and 200 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 80 cm
What they eat
- fish
- crabs
- crustaceans
- mantis shrimp
- mollusks
- marine worms
Best baits
- fish chunks
- crabs
- shrimp
- mollusk strips
Best lures
- soft plastic lures
- jigs
- poppers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- light jigging
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