Saddletail Snapper
Lutjanus Malabaricus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Lutjanus Malabaricus
Other names
Largemouthed Nannygai, Largemouthed Seaperch, Malabar Blood Snapper, Malabar Snapper, Nannygai, Red Bass, Red Bream, Red Emperor, Red Jew, Red Snapper, Saddletail Seaperch, Scarlet Emperor, Scarlet Seaperch
Size
Up to 1 m (3.28 ft)
Weight
Up to 6 kg (13.2 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, inshore/offshore reefs near muddy bottoms, sponges & soft corals
Depth Range
