Spotstripe snapper (Lutjanus ophuysenii) fish species and information / pictures of Spotstripe snapper - Lutjanus ophuysenii

Spotstripe snapper (Lutjanus ophuysenii) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lutjanus ophuysenii

Common Name
Spotstripe snapper

Biology
Juveniles are found in tide pools and rocky shores. Adults spawn in shallow water in spring, supporting evidence of seasonal migration.

Classification

Classified By
Bleeker, 1860
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Snappers (Lutjanidae)

Distribution

Region
Northwest Pacific
Distribution
Northwest Pacific: southern Japan (except the Ryukyu Islands), southern Korea, China, western part of Taiwan to Hong Kong.
Range
25°N - 20°N, 119°E - 122°E

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243)
Trophic Level
3.66 s.e. 0.55 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
15.5 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (19 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated