Species: Lutjanus bohar
English Name: Two-spot Red Snapper
Chinese Name: 白斑笛鯛, 海豚哥
Family: Lutjanidae
Description:
The Two-spot Red Snapper has a pointed snout with a deep groove or pit that runs from the nostrils to the front of the eye. Young and some adults have two silvery-white spots on back. Adults are mostly plain red. Can grow up to a length of 90 cm. Lives in coral reefs, including sheltered lagoons and outer reefs. Preys on fishes, shrimps, crabs, amphipods, stomatopods, gastropods and urochordates. Commercialized for human use.
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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.