| Family: |
Lutjanidae (Snappers), subfamily: Etelinae |
| Max. size: |
40 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 70 - 350 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Society Islands, north to southern Japan, south to New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Interorbital space slightly convex. Preorbital depth 7.0 to 8.0 times in head length. Pectoral fins long, reaching level of anus. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. The upper part of the head reddish; the back mainly yellow; the sides and belly silvery, sometimes pinkish; body with very many bright blue spots and vermiculations. The dorsal and caudal fins yellowish. |
| Biology: |
Adults are found over rocky bottoms. They feed on small fishes, crustaceans and squids. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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