Humpback Snapper
NameHumpback Snapper
Scientific NameLutjanus gibbus
Common NamesHumpback Snapper, Paddletail Snapper
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Australia, Samoa, Southern Japan
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Large Angelfish, Moray Eels, Triggerfish (with caution), Other large Snappers
Description
The Humpback Snapper is a large, predatory marine fish known for its distinctive hump on its back and reddish-pink coloration. It is a robust species found in coral reefs and rocky areas throughout the Indo-Pacific. Due to its size and predatory nature, it requires a very large aquarium and careful tankmate selection.
