The Midnight snapper (Macolor macularis) is a saltwater fish of the family Lutjanidae that grows up to 60 cm.
Description
The midnight snapper is a snapper (Lutjanidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 60 cm; juveniles are strikingly black-and-white blotched with long fins, adults dark grey with large eyes. As a reef-dweller it shelters by day in schools around steep coral reef slopes and wrecks and hunts large zooplankton in open water at night. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Midnight snapper?
The Midnight snapper has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly black.
Where does the Midnight snapper live?
The Midnight snapper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Midnight snapper get?
The Midnight snapper grows to a maximum of about 60 cm.
Is the Midnight snapper dangerous to humans?
No, the Midnight snapper is harmless to humans.
Is the Midnight snapper edible?
Yes, the Midnight snapper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Macolor
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