Moluccan Snapper
Lutjanus boutton
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 3–50 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This snapper gathers in schools of thirty or forty near coral outcrops and drop offs, often mixing with other species. The young start out over shallow algae reef near freshwater runoff before joining the adults to hunt fish, shrimps and crabs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Lutjanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276527.
FAQ
- How deep does the Moluccan Snapper live?
- The Moluccan Snapper (Lutjanus boutton) is typically found at 3–50 m.
- Is the Moluccan Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Moluccan Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Moluccan Snapper get?
- The Moluccan Snapper grows to about 35 cm.