Lutjanus russellii (Bleeker, 1849)

Russell's snapper

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Lutjanidae \| Lutjaninae
Synonyms	Mesoprion russellii, Lutianus nishikawae, Lutianus orientalis, ... more
Common names	Vivaneau hublot, Pargo ojo de buey, Snapper, ... more

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Main reference

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

Max length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 469); common length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 55)

Length at first maturity

L_m ?, range 29 - ? cm

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 10 - 80 m (Ref. 9710), usually 20 - 50 m (Ref. 48635)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 31°N - 38°S, 31°E - 178°W (Ref. 55)

Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to Fiji, north to southern Japan, south to Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Dorsal profile of head steeply to moderately sloped. Preorbital width about equal to, or slightly less than eye diameter. Preopercular notch and knob poorly developed. Scale rows on back rising obliquely above lateral line. Generally whitish or pink with silvery sheen, frequently brownish on the upper part of the head and back. A black spot which is sometimes faint, is on the lateral line below the anterior portions of the soft dorsal fin. Juveniles from the western Pacific whitish with four black stripes on sides and with a round black spot on upper back.

Inhabit offshore coral reefs and also inshore rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 30573). Juveniles frequent mangrove estuaries and lower reaches of freshwater streams (Ref. 30573, 48635). Adults on clear outer reefs at moderate depths, usually over 20 m, and is more common in about 50 m depth (Ref. 48635). Feed on benthic invertebrates and fish (Ref. 5213). In Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial


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