Timor Snapper
Lutjanus timoriensis
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 20–150 m
- Max size: 73.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Adults hold to coral and rubble reefs while the young settle on muddy coastal slopes around scattered reef debris. Usually solitary, this snapper can reach about three quarters of a metre and ranges from shallow water down to roughly 150 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Lutjanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 401758.
FAQ
- How deep does the Timor Snapper live?
- The Timor Snapper (Lutjanus timoriensis) is typically found at 20–150 m.
- Is the Timor Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Timor Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Timor Snapper get?
- The Timor Snapper grows to about 73.7 cm.