Goldflag Snapper
NameGoldflag Snapper
Scientific NameLutjanus fulviflamma
Common NamesGoldflag Snapper, Blackspot Snapper, Dory Snapper
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Samoa, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)13.8
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Moray Eels, Large Angelfish, Triggerfish (with caution), Other large, robust Snappers
Description
The Goldflag Snapper is a predatory marine fish known for its distinctive black spot below the dorsal fin and often yellowish fins. It inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas across the Indo-Pacific. This species requires a very large, mature saltwater aquarium and is best suited for experienced aquarists.
