Saddleback snapper
📖 Overview
Saddleback snapper (Paracaesio kusakarii), first described by Abe, 1960 is a large fish in the family Lutjanidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 60.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 19 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 100 to 310 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Eye large, about 3.6 times in head length. Interorbital space convex. Large specimens developing a hump on forehead. Lower jaw protruding slightly. Maxilla scaled. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. Pectoral fins long, reaching level of anus. Back and upper sides brown; remainder of head and body silvery white with 4 broad vertical bars on upper side. Fins grayish, whitish or slightly yellowish.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Saddleback snapper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 100 - 310 m , usually 125 - 250 m . Tropical; 32°N - 26°S, 116°E - 167°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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