Smalltooth Emperor

A highly valued emperor fish known locally as Soli. Has a greyish body with a slightly pointed snout and relatively small teeth. An excellent table fish targeted by UAE anglers on sandy grounds near reef structures.

Species Stats

Diet

Crustaceans, molluscs, small fish

Habitat

Sandy and rubble areas near reefs

Local Name (Arabic)

صولي

Fun Facts

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  Among the most commercially valuable emperor species in the Arabian Gulf.

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  Feeds primarily on hard-shelled invertebrates which it crushes with its strong jaws.

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  Distinguishable from other emperors by its smaller, finer teeth.

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