Names
Scientific name: Lethrinus nebulosus
Internationally, it is referred to as the Spangled Emperor. Other common names include Green Snapper, Morwong, North-west Snapper, Sand Bream, Sand Snapper, Yellow Sweetlip, Spanglie, North-West Snapper, and the Yellow Emperor. In the UAE, it is known as Sheri (شعري).
Spangled Emperor - شعري
Shape and color
The Spangled Emperor has a typical Emperor body shape with a slightly humped back which curves down towards the jaw that is in line with the lower part of the body. The lower body is silver in color, while the upper body and face are bronze-gold in color with some blue marks.
Habitat
It is commonly found swimming around inshore shallow reefs all the way out to continental shelf waters. It favors deep isolated reefs, coral structures, adjacent sandy areas, small rises, and rubbly gravelly bottom. The young are often found in schools, while their older counterparts are often found swimming individually.
Feeding
It is a carnivorous fish, feeding on many marine species including crustaceans, mollusks, squid, octopus, crabs, shellfish, shrimp, small fish, and many others.
Fishing season
It is a common fish in the waters of the UAE and can be encountered throughout the year. It does, however, prefer Winter months, and is not as common during the Summer months of June, July, and August.
Fishing method
It can be caught using various fishing techniques including fishing rods with bait or jigs, seine nets, cast nets, and gillnetting.
Fun facts
Minimum legal length: 28 centimeters.
Fishing status: Not Banned.
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Spangled Emperor - شعري
Shape and color
The Spangled Emperor has a typical Emperor body shape with a slightly humped back which curves down towards the jaw that is in line with the lower part of the body. The lower body is silver in color, while the upper body and face are bronze-gold in color with some blue marks.
Habitat
It is commonly found swimming around inshore shallow reefs all the way out to continental shelf waters. It favors deep isolated reefs, coral structures, adjacent sandy areas, small rises, and rubbly gravelly bottom. The young are often found in schools, while their older counterparts are often found swimming individually.
Feeding
It is a carnivorous fish, feeding on many marine species including crustaceans, mollusks, squid, octopus, crabs, shellfish, shrimp, small fish, and many others.
Fishing season
It is a common fish in the waters of the UAE and can be encountered throughout the year. It does, however, prefer Winter months, and is not as common during the Summer months of June, July, and August.
Fishing method
It can be caught using various fishing techniques including fishing rods with bait or jigs, seine nets, cast nets, and gillnetting.
Fun facts
Minimum legal length: 28 centimeters.
Fishing status: Not Banned.