Sunbeam snapper
📖 Overview
Sunbeam snapper (Lutjanus dodecacanthoides), first described by Bleeker, 1854 is a medium-sized fish in the family Lutjanidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 30 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sunbeam snapper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m . Tropical; 21°N - 8°S, 117°E - 133°E West Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | sunbeam snapper |
| 🌍CES | chňapal úhledný |
| 🇫🇷French | Vivaneau Soleil |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hasujimatarumi · ハスジマタルミ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Caranha-de-Okinawa |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Луциан-первоцвет |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pargo Solrayo |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 似十二棘笛鯛 · 斜帶笛鯛 · 菲律賓笛鯛 · 赤筆仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesoprion dodecacanthoides | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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