Species: Etelis carbunculus
English Name: Deep-water Red Snapper
Chinese Name: 紅鑽魚
Family: Lutjanidae
Description:
The Deep-water Red Snapper is mainly pink to red, becoming white on the lower sides and belly. The dorsal and anal fins are without scales. Can grow up to a length of 127 cm. Lives in rocky bottoms. Preys on fishes and larger invertebrates such as squids, shrimps and crabs. Highly commercialized for human consumption.
© 1997 Randall, John E.
© 1997 Randall, John E.
© 1995 De Bruin, G.H.P. et al.
Photos used under a Creative Commons license
References:
– Allen, G.R., 1985. FAO Species Catalogue. Vol. 6. Snappers of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of lutjanid species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(6):208 p. Rome: FAO.