FishverifiedLeast Concern

Lutjanus gibbus

(Forsskål, 1775)

Humpback Snapper

Also known as: Humpback Red Snapper, Humphead Snapper, Hunched Snapper, Paddle Tail Snapper, Paddle-Tail, Paddle-Tail Sea-Perch

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

1–150 m

Max size

56.8 cm

Max weight

2.84 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

18 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Lutjanidae

Where to find it

common

Micronesia

occasional

Fiji Micronesia (Chuuk)Palau Philippines (Tubbataha & Sulu Sea)Solomon Islands Sri Lanka

rare

Maldives Mayotte

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 synagris

Lane Snapper

Lutjanus apodus

Schoolmaster