613 observationsLeast Concern
Blue-and-gold Snapper
Lutjanus viridis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Lutjanidae ›Genus: Lutjanus
About
The blue-and-gold snapper (Lutjanus viridis) is a species of snapper native to the eastern Pacific Ocean along the coast from Mexico to Ecuador and around offshore islands, including Malpelo, Galapagos, Las Tres Marías (Panama) and Revillagigedo islands., where they tend to be particularly abundant. They usually can be found in large schools around both rocky and coral reefs at depths from 3 to 30 m (9.8 to 98.4 ft), though usually between 9 and 15 m (30 and 49 ft)....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue-and-gold Snapper is Lutjanus viridis.
- The Blue-and-gold Snapper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Blue-and-gold Snapper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blue-and-gold Snapper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blue-and-gold Snapper belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Blue-and-gold Snapper belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Blue-and-gold Snapper belongs to the family Lutjanidae.
- Blue-and-gold Snapper belongs to the genus Lutjanus.