Lutjanus fulvus (Forster, 1801)

Blacktail snapper

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Lutjanidae \| Lutjaninae
Synonyms	Holocentrus fulvus, Diacope analis, Diacope aurantiaca, ... more
Common names	Vivaneau queue noire, Pargo rabo negro, Flametail snapper, ... more

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Main reference

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

Max length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 55); common length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30573)

Environment

Reef-associated; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 75 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 20°C - 28°C; 34°N - 33°S, 33°E - 134°W (Ref. 55)

Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Marquesas and Line islands, north to southern Japan, south to Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Dorsal profile of head steeply sloped. Preorbital bone about equal in width to eye diameter. Preopercular notch and knob well developed. Scale rows on back rising obliquely above lateral line. Generally tan or brownish to pale yellow-white. Scales with brownish to yellow margins. The caudal and dorsal fins are blackish with narrow white margins; the anal pectoral and pelvic fins are yellow. Striped when young (Ref. 48635).

Inhabit lagoon and semi-protected seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Prefer sheltered areas with deep holes or large boulders (Ref. 37816). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Juveniles sometimes found in shallow mangrove swamps and the lower parts of freshwater streams. Feed at night on fishes, shrimps, crabs, holothurians and cephalopods (Ref. 30573).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Reports of ciguatera poisoning (Ref. 4690)

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	High

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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