Bigeye Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus lutjanus
Species: Snappers (Lutjanidae)
Other names: Yellow snapper, Golden Striped Snapper, Rosy Snapper.

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Description

Also known as Yellow snapper, Golden Striped Snapper and Rosy Snapper.

Found large schools drifting in the current on coastal reefs and outer reef slopes.
They feed on small fishes and invertebrates.
Length - 30cm
Depth - 10-90m
Widespread Indo-Asian Pacific

Most Snappers live in moderate depths, however there are a few that live much deeper. Juveniles found on inshore reefs.
They are nocturnal predators that mainly feed on fish, but will eat crustaceans, gastropods and cephalopods.
Some smaller family members eat zooplankton.

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The Bigeye Snapper has been photographed 8 times by user @SYSTEM

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