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Blackspot Snapper

Lutjanus ehrenbergii

Bislamapule— names this kind of animal, not this species alone

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rareblackyellowsilverstripedmediumreef
Habitat
Reef
Max size
35 cm
Depth
5-20 m
Family
Lutjanidae

Lutjanus is a genus of marine ray-finned fish, snappers belonging to the family Lutjanidae. They are found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They are predatory fish usually found in tropical and subtropical reefs and mangrove forests. This genus also includes two species that only occur in fresh and brackish waters.

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