Lunartail Snapper
Lutjanus lunulatus
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 10–30 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A reef snapper of coral slopes and surge zones between ten and thirty metres, the lunartail snapper is usually seen alone or in small groups. It reaches about 40 centimetres and takes its name from the crescent shape of its tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Lutjanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218492.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lunartail Snapper live?
- The Lunartail Snapper (Lutjanus lunulatus) is typically found at 10–30 m.
- Is the Lunartail Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Lunartail Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lunartail Snapper get?
- The Lunartail Snapper grows to about 40 cm.