Bigeye Snapper
Lutjanus lutjanus
Also known as: Bigeye Sea Perch, Golden Striped Snapper, Goldspot Mullet, Red Sea Lined Snapper, Rosy Snapper, Yellow Snapper
- Bigeye Sea Perch
- Golden Striped Snapper
- Goldspot Mullet
- Red Sea Lined Snapper
- Rosy Snapper
- Yellow Snapper
Overview
Found in large schools, during the day drifting in the current, dispersing at night, to feed over off-shore coral reefs and trawling grounds.
They feed nocturnally on crustaceans and fish.
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.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
- Exact location · 4
- Country only · 14
Found in large schools, during the day drifting in the current, dispersing at night, to feed over off-shore coral reefs and trawling grounds.
Adult photos 18
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