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Red Emperor

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Sunfish (Queensland) Fraser Coast Branch Inc.
PO Box 5164
Torquay Queensland 4655
AUSTRALIA

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secretary@sunfish.com.au

Red Emperor (Lutjanus sebae)
Local Common Names: Government Bream

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Caught line fishing over coastal reefs. This is a good sporting fish that never gives up. Its beautiful coloration as well as its superb eating qualities make it a keenly sought species by the tourist angler. Usually caught up to a weight of 13kg but specimens to 22kg have been recorded.

Season: all year
Location: deeper off shore reefs

Updated:Wednesday, 17 October 2007