Whitebelly Snapper
Lutjanus notatus
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 10–50 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This snapper keeps to coral reefs, alone or in small groups of five to ten, hunting fish and crustaceans down to about 50 metres. It grows to roughly 25 centimetres and wears the pale belly that gives it its name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Lutjanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218476.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitebelly Snapper live?
- The Whitebelly Snapper (Lutjanus notatus) is typically found at 10–50 m.
- Is the Whitebelly Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Whitebelly Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitebelly Snapper get?
- The Whitebelly Snapper grows to about 25 cm.