The Blackspot snapper (Lutjanus ehrenbergii) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Lutjanidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The blackspot snapper is a small snapper from the Indo-West Pacific, including the Red Sea. The species grows to about 35 cm and has a silver-yellow body with fine yellow longitudinal lines and a conspicuous black spot on the lateral line below the dorsal fin. As a reef-dweller it schools around reefs, mangroves and estuaries and hunts small fish and crustaceans. It is a local food fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackspot snapper?
The Blackspot snapper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Blackspot snapper live?
The Blackspot snapper lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Blackspot snapper get?
The Blackspot snapper grows to a maximum of about 35 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Blackspot snapper dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackspot snapper is harmless to humans.
Is the Blackspot snapper edible?
Yes, the Blackspot snapper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Lutjanus
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