Darktail snapper
Lutjanus lemniscatus
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Saltwater
Overview
Darktail snapper (Lutjanus lemniscatus) is a marine fish of the family Lutjanidae (Snappers), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 65 cm. Its recorded depth range is 2–80 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 65,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 2-80m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
2-80m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Lutjanidae (Snappers) |
| Especies | Lutjanus lemniscatus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Darktail snapper get?
Darktail snapper can grow up to 65.0 cm long.
Where is Darktail snapper found?
Neritic, coral reefs
What family does Darktail snapper belong to?
Darktail snapper (Lutjanus lemniscatus) belongs to the family Lutjanidae (Snappers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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