Macolor niger

Species: Macolor niger

English Name: Black And White Snapper

Chinese Name: 黑背笛鯛, 黑體羽鰓笛鯛

Family: Lutjanidae

Description:

Adults Black and White Snappers are generally pale-gray in color with a few lighter markings on the dorsal side. Juveniles have noticeably crisp bold blacks markings that spread across the body and fade in crispness as they mature. Can grow up to a length of 75 cm. Lives in steep outer walls of lagoon, channel and seaward slopes. Preys on fishes and crustaceans. Commercialized for human use.

© 2011 Derek Keats
© 2011 Derek Keats
© 2008 Joe DE VROE
© 2008 Joe DE VROE
© 2008 Joe DE VROE
© 2008 Joe DE VROE

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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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