The Goldlined snapper (Lutjanus rufolineatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Lutjanidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The goldlined snapper is a snapper (Lutjanidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a stocky, reddish body with fine golden-yellow longitudinal lines and sometimes a faint dark blotch on the flank. As a reef-dweller it lives in schools around coral and rocky reefs between about eight and fifty metres and hunts mainly at night for small fish and crustaceans. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Goldlined snapper?
The Goldlined snapper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Goldlined snapper live?
The Goldlined snapper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Goldlined snapper get?
The Goldlined snapper grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Goldlined snapper dangerous to humans?
No, the Goldlined snapper is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Lutjanus
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