Spotted Snapper (Macolor macularis)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Macolor macularis
- Common name
- Spotted Snapper
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Lutjanidae
- Genus
- Macolor
- Size
- 35–65 cm
- Depth
- 20–200 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, schooling
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Macolor macularis reaches 65 cm. Black-blue snapper with white spots. Medium schools, deep reef habitat, 20-200 m depth. Predatory species. Indo-Pacific tropical reefs. LC (IUCN).
Photo of Spotted Snapper
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Spotted Snapper?
- Spotted Snapper (Macolor macularis) reaches 35–65 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Spotted Snapper?
- Spotted Snapper is found between 20–200 m deep.
- Is the Spotted Snapper dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Spotted Snapper?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Spotted Snapper?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Macolor
Other species in the family Lutjanidae
- Lutjanus synagris - Lane snapper
- Lutjanus jocu - Dog snapper
- Lutjanus apodus - Schoolmaster snapper
- Lutjanus griseus - Grey snapper
- Ocyurus chrysurus - Yellowtail snapper
- Lutjanus analis - Mutton snapper
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 218500)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2385209)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia