Papuan Snapper
Lutjanus papuensis
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 6–15 m
- Max size: 25.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A snapper of fringing reefs in shallow water between about 6 and 15 metres, it is usually seen alone or in small groups. It reaches roughly 26 centimetres, and so little is recorded of its numbers that its conservation status remains undetermined.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Lutjanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 835110.
FAQ
- How deep does the Papuan Snapper live?
- The Papuan Snapper (Lutjanus papuensis) is typically found at 6–15 m.
- Is the Papuan Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Papuan Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Papuan Snapper get?
- The Papuan Snapper grows to about 25.9 cm.