Slender Pinjalo (Pinjalo lewisi)

Also known as Fusilier, Pinjalo, Pinjalo Snapper, Red Pinjalo, Tropical Snapper, Whitespot Pinjalo Snapper

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Also known as Fusilier, Pinjalo, Pinjalo Snapper, Red Pinjalo, Tropical Snapper, Whitespot Pinjalo Snapper.

Found in schools over rocky bottoms of reefs.
They feed on benthic and planktonic invertebrates.
Length - 50cm
Depth - 20-150m
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. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Pinjalo-lewisi

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