Yellowfin red snapper
📖 Overview
Yellowfin red snapper (Lutjanus guilcheri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lutjanidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 62.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 70 and 100 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Dorsal profile of head steeply sloped. Preorbital bone relatively broad, its width greater than eye diameter. Preopercular notch and knob poorly developed. Scale rows on back rising obliquely above lateral line. Color is red or reddish-orange, sometimes with an indistinct saddle-like black blotch on the caudal peduncle behind the dorsal fin. Median fins are reddish, sometimes with a yellow suffusion or narrow brown or black borders; pelvic fins are red; pectoral fins yellow.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowfin red snapper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellowfin red snapper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Yellowfin red snapper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 70 - 100 m. Tropical; 22°N - 20°S, 49°E - 94°E known only from Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and the Bay of Bengal, but probably widespread in the tropical region.
🌿 Ecology
fishes and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Lutjanus Guilcheri is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Yellowfin red snapper is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellowfin red snapper has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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