Flame Snapper
NameFlame Snapper
Scientific NameEtelis coruscans
Common NamesFlame Snapper, Ruby Snapper, Deepwater Longtail Snapper, Scarlet Snapper
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge, robust marine fish (in specialized public aquarium settings)
Description
The Flame Snapper (*Etelis coruscans*) is a large, deep-water marine fish known for its striking ruby-red coloration and deeply forked caudal fin. This predatory species is found in the Indo-Pacific, inhabiting rocky bottoms and reefs at considerable depths. Due to its immense size and specialized needs, it is rarely, if ever, kept in home aquariums and is primarily seen in large public aquariums.
