Timor Snapper
Lutjanus timoriensis
Also known as: Sea Perch, Timor Seaperch
- Sea Perch
- Timor Seaperch
Overview
Found singly, over coral and rubble reefs.
Juveniles found around outcrops of reef debris, over muddy coastal slopes.
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
- Pattern
- lineswhite spots
- Head & Mouth
- eye stripe
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Pacific
- Exact location · 1
Found singly, over coral and rubble reefs.
Juvenile photos 1
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