Green Jobfish
Aprion virescens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–180 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long, slender predator of deep lagoons, channels and seaward reefs, the green jobfish ranges down to roughly 180 metres and reaches well over a metre. It chases fishes, shrimp, crabs and squid in open water, and big individuals can turn ciguatoxic despite being prized eating.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Aprion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212546.
FAQ
- How deep does the Green Jobfish live?
- The Green Jobfish (Aprion virescens) is typically found at 0–180 m.
- Is the Green Jobfish dangerous to divers?
- The Green Jobfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Green Jobfish get?
- The Green Jobfish grows to about 1.1 m.