Yellowtail Snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 0–180 m
- Max size: 86.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The yellowtail snapper hangs well above the bottom around coral reefs, often in loose aggregations, with a bright yellow stripe running its length. It feeds mostly at night on a mix of plankton and bottom animals, and reaches close to ninety centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Ocyurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159803.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowtail Snapper live?
- The Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) is typically found at 0–180 m.
- Is the Yellowtail Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowtail Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowtail Snapper get?
- The Yellowtail Snapper grows to about 86.3 cm.