Golden Snapper
Lutjanus Johnii
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameLutjanus Johnii
Other namesBigscaled Bream, Fingermark Bream, Fingermark Seaperch, John's Seaperch, John's Snapper, Red Bream, Spottedscale Sea Perch
SizeUp to 1 m (3.28 ft)
WeightUp to 11 kg (24.25 lb)
FamilySnapper / Lutjanidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters from mangroves & estuaries to deeper coral reefs
