SEALIFE EXPEDITION
Saltwater Fish Species
Russell's snapper
Family: Lutjanidae

Scientific name:
Lutjanus russelli (Bleeker)

Local name:
Tanda

Distribution:
Shallow coastal waters to about 40m depth

Size commonly caught:
20-30cm total length

Notes:

Has a dark blotch above its lateral line below the junction of the soft and spinous parts of dorsal fin. Body with 6-7 yellowish/orange longitudinal stripes. Pelvic and anal fins yellow. Very common around coral reefs. Sold fresh.
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