Blue snapper
Paracaesio sordida
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Saltwater
Overview
Blue snapper (Paracaesio sordida) is a marine fish of the family Lutjanidae (Snappers), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 48 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–200 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 48,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 5-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
5-200m
معلومات الصيد
أسماك الصيد الرياضي
نعم
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| الفصيلة | Lutjanidae (Snappers) |
| الأنواع | Paracaesio sordida |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Blue snapper get?
Blue snapper can grow up to 48.0 cm long.
Where is Blue snapper found?
Coral reefs
What family does Blue snapper belong to?
Blue snapper (Paracaesio sordida) belongs to the family Lutjanidae (Snappers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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