Russell's snapper

Lutjanus russellii

Fifty Centimeters Lutjanid Fish

Tropical
Regional distribution
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Lutjanus russellii, Russell's snapper, Moses snapper, fingermark bream, Moses seaperch or Russell's sea-perch, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the western Pacific Ocean.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Lutjanidae
Genus: Lutjanus
Maximum length: 50 cm
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Pacific: Indian Ocean distribution provisionally included as records of L. indicus ; species needs to be reassessed, preferably utilising genetic analysis.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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