Blacktail Snapper
NameBlacktail Snapper
Scientific NameLutjanus fulvus
Common NamesBlacktail Snapper, Blacktail Seaperch, Yellowfin Snapper
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Large Angelfish, Triggerfish (with caution), Moray Eels, Other large Snappers
Description
The Blacktail Snapper is a robust, predatory marine fish characterized by its reddish-pink body, bright yellow pelvic and pectoral fins, and a distinctive dark red to blackish caudal fin. It is a popular food fish found in coral reefs and lagoons across the Indo-Pacific. In aquariums, it requires a large tank and is best kept with other large, semi-aggressive tankmates.
