Onespot Snapper
NameOnespot Snapper
Scientific NameLutjanus monostigma
Common NamesOnespot Snapper, One-spot Snapper, One-spot Seaperch
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, French Polynesia, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Moray Eels, Large Angelfish, Triggerfish, Other large, robust Snappers
Description
The Onespot Snapper is a large, predatory marine fish native to the Indo-Pacific. It features a silvery-grey body, often with yellowish fins, and a prominent black spot below the dorsal fin. This species requires a very large aquarium and a diet rich in meaty foods.
