Daily Archives: January 12, 2014

Orange-Striped Emperor ( Lethrinus obsoletus )

katambak budlis

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.