1,176 observationsLeast Concern
Black-and-white Snapper
Macolor niger
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Lutjanidae ›Genus: Macolor
About
The black and white snapper, Macolor niger, is a species of snapper native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It is an inhabitant of reefs, occurring in large schools along steeply sloping substrates at depths from 2 to 90 m (6.6 to 295.3 ft).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black-and-white Snapper is Macolor niger.
- The Black-and-white Snapper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Black-and-white Snapper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black-and-white Snapper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black-and-white Snapper belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Black-and-white Snapper belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Black-and-white Snapper belongs to the family Lutjanidae.
- Black-and-white Snapper belongs to the genus Macolor.