Humpback Snapper

Lutjanus gibbus
(Other names Paddle-tail)
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This fish has a grey/pinkish body with fins that are red to dark brown and margined with white. The caudal fin is a large rounded forked fin. Juveniles have pale fins submargined with red/brown lines and yellow on the caudal fin. Adults inhabit deep lagoons and seaward reefs.

Size: 50cm (Maximum)

Diet: Shrimps, small fish, sea urchins and crabs.

Photos
Left: Collette Bagnato
Centre: Ian Banks
Right: Ian Laird
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