1862 Lethrinus erythracanthus Valenciennes, 1830 Lethrinidae Emperors or scavengers Lethrininae Eupercaria/misc Teleostei Orange-spotted emperor Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Society and Tuamoto islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to northeastern Australia. The name <i>Lethrinus kallopterus</i> has long been applied to this species. <i>Lethrinus cinnabarinus</i> Richardson also appears to be synonymous with this species. AMNH 16562 Lethrinus kallopterus FISH 387223 5 S 150 E 1994 Lethrinus erythracanthus