Red Irish Lord
(Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus)

image of a Red Irish Lord

Image ID: 171-01

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Comments : One of the most photogenic fish in the northwest, I can never resist shooting a brilliantly colored Red Irish Lord. the fact that they will hold steady when approached makes them one of the few easy photo subjects in Puget Sound.
Common name : Red Irish Lord
Scientific Name : Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus
Location Found : Three Tree Point, Central Puget Sound
Actual Size : 12 inches
Camera Used : Sea & Sea MMII EX w/1->3T macro
Natural History :