Twospot Banded Snapper
Lutjanus biguttatus
Also known as: Doublebar Snapper, Twospot Banded Sea Perch, Twospot Lutjanus Biguttatus, Twospot Snapper, Two-spotted Snapper
- Doublebar Snapper
- Twospot Banded Sea Perch
- Twospot Lutjanus Biguttatus
- Twospot Snapper
- Two-spotted Snapper
Overview
Found singly or in large schools, swimming low over corals during the day, and high above at night over sheltered reef slopes, of outer coral reefs.
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-Pacific
- Country only · 10
Found singly or in large schools, swimming low over corals during the day, and high above at night over sheltered reef slopes, of outer coral reefs.
Adult photos 10
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