1,656 observationsLeast Concern
Blackspot Snapper
Lutjanus fulviflamma
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Lutjanidae ›Genus: Lutjanus
About
The Dory snapper, Lutjanus fulviflamma, also known as Blackspot snapper, is a species of snapper native to the Indian Ocean and into the Pacific Ocean as far east as Samoa. They inhabit waters over rocky substrates at depths from 3 to 35 m (9.8 to 114.8 ft). The maximum length is 35.0 cm (13.8 in). The fish can be seen moving in large aggregations with other Lutjanus species such as Lutjanus kasmira, and Lutjanus lutjanus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blackspot Snapper is Lutjanus fulviflamma.
- The Blackspot Snapper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Blackspot Snapper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blackspot Snapper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blackspot Snapper belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Blackspot Snapper belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Blackspot Snapper belongs to the family Lutjanidae.
- Blackspot Snapper belongs to the genus Lutjanus.