Red Snapper (Juvenile)

Scientific Name: Lutjanus bohar
Species: Snappers (Lutjanidae)
Other names: Red Reef Snapper, Twinspot Red Snapper, Twinspot Snapper, Two-Spot Red Snapper, Two-spotted Red Snapper, Red Bass, Red Sea Bass.

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Description

Also known as Red Reef Snapper, Twinspot Red Snapper, Twinspot Snapper, Two-Spot Red Snapper, Two-spotted Red Snapper, Red Bass and Red Sea Bass.

Found singly or in small groups in lagoons along outer reef edges and walls.
Juveniles singly in lagoons with large staghorn coral.
They feed on fish and crustaceans.
Length - 80cm
Depth - 5-150m
Widespread Indo-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.

Spotted

The Red Snapper (Juvenile) is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 4 times by user @fishx6

Related creatures

Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Red Snapper (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

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