One-spot snapper

Lutjanus monostigma

''Lutjanus monostigma'', the One-spot snapper, is a species of snappers belonging to the family Lutjanidae.
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Appearance

''Lutjanus monostigma'' can reach a maximum length of 60 centimetres in males, with a common length of 50 centimetres . The dorsal profile of head is gently to moderately sloped and adults are silvery white with yellow fins. These dark eyed fishes have 10 dorsal spines, 3 anal spines and very large canine teeth. They show a small black side spot just below the dorsal fin. This spot usually disappers with age. Flesh may cause ciguatera poisoning.
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Distribution

This species is widespread in the Indo-Pacific from East Africa to the Marquesas Islands, Line Islands, the Ryukyu Islands and Australia.

Behavior

These snappers are nocturnal and usually solitary or occur in small groups. They feed mainly on fishes and crustaceans, especially crabs.

Habitat

Adults live in coral reef areas, usually close to caves and coral formations, at depths between 1 and 60 meters.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderPerciformes
FamilyLutjanidae
GenusLutjanus
SpeciesL. monostigma
Photographed in
Maldives
Philippines