Schoolmaster Snapper
Lutjanus apodus
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 2–63 m
- Max size: 79.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A snapper of shallow, clear coral reefs that often shelters near elkhorn coral and gorgonians, sometimes resting in aggregations through the day. Juveniles grow up over sand and seagrass and in mangroves, slipping into brackish water, while adults hunt fishes and shrimp.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Lutjanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159793.
FAQ
- How deep does the Schoolmaster Snapper live?
- The Schoolmaster Snapper (Lutjanus apodus) is typically found at 2–63 m.
- Is the Schoolmaster Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Schoolmaster Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Schoolmaster Snapper get?
- The Schoolmaster Snapper grows to about 79.1 cm.