Daily Archives: January 12, 2014
Orange-Striped Emperor ( Lethrinus obsoletus )
Common Name: Emperor, Bream
Local Name: Bitilya (Tagalog); Katambak Budlis (Cebuano)
Max Size: 60 cm
Biodiversity: Marine, Reef Associated, Non-Migratory
Depth: 1 – 30 meters
Fishing Season: None
Minimum Size Limit: 10 inches
Recommended Bait/Lures: Shrimp, crabs, other small crustaceans
IUCN Red List Status Status: Not Listed
Here is another one of the many emperor species found through out the waters here. This fish was caught on Mactan Island, Cebu.


