Dory Snapper
Lutjanus fulviflamma
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 3–35 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A snapper marked by a single black blotch on its side, it schools over coastal reefs and deep lagoons, often mixed with other Lutjanus species. Juveniles slip into mangroves and the lower reaches of freshwater streams, while adults hunt fish, shrimp and crabs. Larger ones have 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 218490.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dory Snapper live?
- The Dory Snapper (Lutjanus fulviflamma) is typically found at 3–35 m.
- Is the Dory Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Dory Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dory Snapper get?
- The Dory Snapper grows to about 50 cm.