Lutjanus viridis (Valenciennes, 1846)

Blue and gold snapper

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Lutjanidae \| Lutjaninae
Synonyms	Diacope viridis, ... more
Common names	Blue-and-gold snapper, Huachinango, Pargo, ... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1985. (Ref. 55)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 55)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m (Ref. 5227), usually 9 - 15 m (Ref. 5227)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 33°N - 3°S, 116°W - 77°W (Ref. 55)

Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Ecuador. Most common at offshore islands including Mapelo, Galapagos, Tres Marias and Revillagigedo.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Preopercular notch and knob strong. Scale rows on back rising obliquely above lateral line. Generally bright yellow, with 5 black-edged bluish-white stripes on the sides; the belly whitish with narrow gray lines; the fins mainly yellow.

Occurs in coastal waters, frequently around rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 9313). Occasionally in large schools (Ref. 9313). Also caught with nets and marketed fresh (Ref. 9313).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (27 of 100)	High

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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