FishverifiedLeast Concern

Lutjanus fulvus

(Forster, 1801)

Blacktail Snapper

Also known as: Flametail Snapper, Redmargined Seaperch, Silver Snapper, Taiva, Waigeu Snapper

Verified againstWoRMS

About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

1–80 m

Max size

40 cm

Max weight

820 g

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

34 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Lutjanidae

Where to find it

common

Solomon Islands

occasional

Vanuatu

rare

Cook Islands Fiji Micronesia Samoa

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