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Checkered Snapper Maximal length is 35 cm. Its background is silver with a`checker-board' pattern on upper half of sides. Black spot in tail base. Seen in shallow reef in the shoreline of Lankayan (Sabah), solitaire and in pairs. Fall,Geotagged,Lutjanus decussatus,Malaysia Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Checkered Snapper

Maximal length is 35 cm. Its background is silver with a`checker-board' pattern on upper half of sides. Black spot in tail base. Seen in shallow reef in the shoreline of Lankayan (Sabah), solitaire and in pairs.

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The Checkered snapper

''Lutjanus decussatus'', commonly known as the checkered snapper, is a marine fish native to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Sri Lanka to New Guinea.

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Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Jul 2, 2016. Captured Oct 2, 2015 11:23 in Malaysia.
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  • XZ-1
  • f/2.5
  • 1/125s
  • ISO160
  • 6mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.