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Spotted rose snapper (Lutjanus guttatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lutjanus guttatus

Common Name
Spotted rose snapper

Biology
Found over hard bottoms in inshore reef areas. Generally solitary or in small groups but may occasionally form big schools (Ref. 9313). Juveniles inhabit estuaries and mouths of rivers (Ref. 9313). Carnivorous, feeds on invertebrates and fish (Ref. 9313). Marketed fresh or frozen (Ref. 9313).

Classification

Classified By
Steindachner, 1869
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Snappers (Lutjanidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru.
Range
33°N - 12°S, 115°W - 78°W

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
30 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range ? - 30 m (Ref. 9313)
Trophic Level
3.94 s.e. 0.65 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
80.0 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
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (47 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K = 0.19; Fec = 66,400)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)