Arabian blue-striped snapper
📖 Overview
Arabian blue-striped snapper (Lutjanus sapphirolineatus) 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 15.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XI, 13; A III, 8; pectoral fin 17; lateral-line scales 47-49: horizontal scale rows above lateral line 5 or 6; scale rows above lateral line rising obliquely toward dorsal profile; predorsal scales extending forward just above anterior edge of orbit; scale rows on cheek 6 or 7, no subocular extension of smaller scales; subocular extension of cheek scales irregularly present in 1 or 2 row(s) anteriorly and 3 or 4 rows posteriorly below eye, respecitvely; gill-rakers on first arch 8 or 9 + 18 or 19 = 26?28; tongue smooth, toothless; preopercular notch developed just above angle; interopercular knob inconspicuous; belly with white with yellow spot on each scale forming narrow, longitudinal, yellow lines; dark-edged blue stripes 4, the first blue stripe almost running from above posterior nostril to the tenth dorsal fin spine base; third stripe just from upper rear edge of eye, through upper part of opercle, tapering posteriorly and extending to upper part of caudal peduncle below last soft dorsal-ray base; fourth blue stripe from just above midpoint of lower jaw, below eye and continuing through opercle, above upper pectoral-fin base to caudal peduncle .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Arabian blue-striped snapper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical known only from Somalia and Oman; possibly to southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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