Species: Lipocheilus carnolabrum
English Name: Tang’s Snapper
Chinese Name: 黃唇笛鯛, 葉唇笛鯛
Family: Lutjanidae
Description:
Tang’s Snapper has long pectoral fins that reach beyond level of anus. The maxilla and dorsal and anal fins are without scales. These snappers have large mouth, in the case of adults it is thick and has a fleshy protrusion at the anterior end of the upper lip. Can grow up to a length of 50 cm. Lives in rocky bottoms of the continental shelf. Preys on fishes and large invertebrates. Commercialized for human use.
© 1985 Allen, G.R.
© 1995 De Bruin, G.H.P. et al.
© 1997 Randall, John E.
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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.