Longspot Snapper (Lutjanus fulviflamma)

Also known as Blackspot Sea Perch, Blackspot Snapper, Dory Snapper, Fingermark Bream, Golden Snapper, Humpback Red Snapper, Moses Perch, Red Bream, Redspot Snapper

Description

Also known as Blackspot Sea Perch, Blackspot Snapper, Dory Snapper, Fingermark Bream, Golden Snapper, Humpback Red Snapper, Moses Perch, Red Bream, Redspot Snapper.

Found in small to large schools, often mixed with other species of snapper, over deep lagoons and coastal reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and fish.
Length - 35cm
Depth - 1-35m
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. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Lutjanus-fulviflamma

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