Sailfin snapper

Facts

Scientific name:

Symphorichthys spilurus

Biology:

Occurs over sand bottoms in the vicinity of coral reefs. Usually seen singly. Feeds on fishes and sand-dwelling crustaceans and mollusks. Aggregates to spawn along seaward reefs . Occasionally seen in markets.

IUCN Red List Status:

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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Strobilomyces

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JoJan

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-18; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 8 - 11. Preorbital bone broader than eye. Preopercular notch and knob absent. Mouth reaching below front of eye. Anterior soft rays of dorsal and anal fins produced into long filaments. Pectoral fin long, reaching level of anus. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. Juveniles light brown above and white below with broad black stripe along middle of sides.

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 60.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; common length : 50.0 cm SL male/unsexed;