FishverifiedLeast Concern

Lutjanus ehrenbergii

(Peters, 1869)

Blackspot Snapper

Also known as: Ehrenberg's Snapper, Ehrenberg's Seaperch

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

5–20 m

Max size

35 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Lutjanidae

Where to find it

common

occasional

Other species in Lutjanidae

Ocyurus chrysurus

Cola

Macolor niger

Black and White Snapper

Lutjanus cyanopterus

Cubera Snapper

Lutjanus kasmira

Common Bluestripe Snapper

Lutjanus griseus

Gray Dog

Lutjanus bohar

Twinspot Snapper

Lutjanus gibbus

Humpback Snapper

Lutjanus synagris

Lane Snapper