Whitebelly snapper
📖 Overview
Whitebelly snapper (Lutjanus octolineatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lutjanidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 3; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XII,12 or 13; A III, 8; pectoral fin 16 or 17; lateral-line scales 47-50: horizontal scale rows above the lateral line 8 or 9; scale rows on cheek 4-6; subocular extension of the cheek scales irregularly present in 1 or 2 row(s) anteriorly and 3 or 4 rows posteriorly, respectively below the eye; total gill-rakers on first arch 8 or 9 + 18 or 19 = 26?27; without blue stripe on upper part pf opercle, the third blue stripe on body (upper supracleithrum) beginning from dorsoposterior margin of opercle, extending to below the last soft dorsal-ray base .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitebelly snapper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles, Saya de Malha Bank, Maldives, Mozambique, Madagascar and Réunion.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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