Blackspot Snapper
NameBlackspot Snapper
Scientific NameLutjanus fulviflamma
Common NamesBlackspot Snapper, Blackspot Seaperch, Golden Snapper, Fingerprint Snapper
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)14
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Groupers, Moray Eels (large tank), Robust Triggerfish (with caution), Other Large Snappers, Large Angelfish
Description
The Blackspot Snapper is a predatory marine fish recognized by its silvery-white body, several horizontal yellow stripes, and a distinctive black spot below the dorsal fin. Its fins are typically yellow. This species is found in coral reefs and rocky areas across the Indo-Pacific.
