FishverifiedLeast Concern

Pristipomoides macrophthalmus

(Müller & Troschel, 1848)

Cardinal Snapper

Also known as: Wenchman Snapper, Bigeye Snapper, Wenchman

Verified againstWoRMS

About

Habitat

Benthopelagic

Depth

110–550 m

Max size

50 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Lutjanidae

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