African Forktail Snapper
Apsilus fuscus
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 15–300 m
- Max size: 75 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deep bodied snapper of coralline and rocky bottoms off West Africa, ranging from about 15 down to 300 metres. It hunts small fishes, squid and crustaceans, and reaches around three quarters of a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Apsilus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212548.
FAQ
- How deep does the African Forktail Snapper live?
- The African Forktail Snapper (Apsilus fuscus) is typically found at 15–300 m.
- Is the African Forktail Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The African Forktail Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the African Forktail Snapper get?
- The African Forktail Snapper grows to about 75 cm.