The Rose snapper (Lutjanus guttatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Lutjanidae that grows up to 105 cm.
Description
The spotted rose snapper (Lutjanus guttatus) is a snapper of the family Lutjanidae from the eastern Pacific. The species has a streamlined, pinkish to silvery body with fine stripes and usually a dark blotch below the dorsal fin, and can reach about one metre. Adults live over hard bottoms in inshore reef areas, mostly solitary or in small groups, occasionally in big schools; juveniles stay in estuaries and river mouths. As a carnivore it hunts invertebrates and fishes. The species is a valued sport and food fish that is fished commercially and farmed in aquaculture.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Rose snapper?
The Rose snapper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly pink-purple and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Rose snapper live?
The Rose snapper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Rose snapper get?
The Rose snapper grows to a maximum of about 105 cm.
Is the Rose snapper dangerous to humans?
No, the Rose snapper is harmless to humans.
Is the Rose snapper edible?
Yes, the Rose snapper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Lutjanus
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