One-spot Snapper (Lutjanus monostigma)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Lutjanus monostigma
- Common name
- One-spot Snapper
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Lutjanidae
- Genus
- Lutjanus
- Size
- 30–60 cm
- Depth
- 10–100 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, sandy-bottom
- Behaviours
- benthic, schooling
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Lutjanus monostigma reaches 60 cm. Pink snapper with characteristic black spot on operculum. Medium schools, reef-lagoon habitat, 10-100 m depth. Predatory species. Indo-Pacific tropical reefs. LC (IUCN).
Photo of One-spot Snapper
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the One-spot Snapper?
- One-spot Snapper (Lutjanus monostigma) reaches 30–60 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the One-spot Snapper?
- One-spot Snapper is found between 10–100 m deep.
- Is the One-spot Snapper dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the One-spot Snapper?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the One-spot Snapper?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Lutjanus
- Lutjanus synagris - Lane snapper
- Lutjanus jocu - Dog snapper
- Lutjanus apodus - Schoolmaster snapper
- Lutjanus griseus - Grey snapper
- Lutjanus analis - Mutton snapper
- Lutjanus argentiventris - Yellow snapper
Other species in the family Lutjanidae
- Ocyurus chrysurus - Yellowtail snapper
- Macolor niger - Black snapper
- Hoplopagrus guentherii - Barred pargo
- Macolor macularis - Spotted Snapper
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 218474)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2385027)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia