Swallowtail
NameSwallowtail
Scientific NameEtelis coruscans
Common NamesSwallowtail, Longtail Snapper, Scarlet Snapper, Ruby Snapper, Deepwater Snapper
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)47
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-77
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust marine fish
Description
The Swallowtail, also known as the Longtail Snapper, is a large, deepwater marine fish characterized by its striking reddish-pink coloration and exceptionally long, deeply forked caudal fin lobes. It is a predatory species found in the Indo-Pacific, inhabiting rocky bottoms and reefs at considerable depths, and is primarily a game fish rather than an aquarium species.
