Blacktail Snapper
Lutjanus fulvus
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 1–80 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A reef snapper of lagoons and semi protected seaward reefs, it favours sheltered spots with deep holes and big boulders, alone or in loose groups. Adults hunt by night for fishes, shrimps, crabs and cephalopods, and the species has been linked to ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Lutjanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218475.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blacktail Snapper live?
- The Blacktail Snapper (Lutjanus fulvus) is typically found at 1–80 m.
- Is the Blacktail Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Blacktail Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blacktail Snapper get?
- The Blacktail Snapper grows to about 40 cm.