Blackspot Snapper
Lutjanus ehrenbergii
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 5–20 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The blackspot snapper crowds very shallow coastal water in large schools, often near the freshwater outflow of rivers. Juveniles work intertidal sand and rubble and even push into mangrove streams, and the fish hunts small prey, making it a staple of small scale fisheries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Lutjanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218489.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackspot Snapper live?
- The Blackspot Snapper (Lutjanus ehrenbergii) is typically found at 5–20 m.
- Is the Blackspot Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Blackspot Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackspot Snapper get?
- The Blackspot Snapper grows to about 35 cm.