Spanish Flag SnapperLutjanus carponotatus
This snapper displays several brown horizontal lines running along the body starting around the head and ending around the caudal peduncle. All the fins are a bold bright yellow and the pectoral fin has a distinct black spot on the base. It is know to inhabit outer reef slopes and coral reefs in large schools. Size: Length 40cm (Maximum) Diet: Benthic Crustaceans, Zoobenthos & Bony Fish |
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