Snubnose Emperor

A shallow-water emperor with a distinctively blunt, rounded snout. Common in shallow inshore areas, seagrass beds and sandy flats of the Persian Gulf. Often caught by shore anglers and young fishers across the UAE.

Species Stats

Diet

Crustaceans, worms, small fish

Habitat

Shallow sandy and seagrass areas, lagoons

Local Name (Arabic)

يامة

Fun Facts

• 1

  The blunt snout is the defining characteristic that gives this species its name.

• 2

  Often found in very shallow water where other emperors are absent.

• 3

  A common catch from UAE jetties and beaches.

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