Lutjanus russellii

Species: Lutjanus russellii

English Name: Russell’s Snapper

Chinese Name: 黑星笛鯛, 勒氏笛鯛

Family: Lutjanidae

Description:

The Russell’s Snappers are generally whitish or pink with silvery sheen, frequently brownish on the upper part of the head and back. It has a black spot that is sometimes faint on the lateral line below the anterior portions of the soft dorsal fin. Can grow up to a length of 50 cm. Lives in offshore coral reefs and also inshore rocky and coral reefs. Preys on fishes and benthic invertebrates. 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.

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