Jordan's snapper (Lutjanus jordani)

Scientific name: Lutjanus jordani Gilbert, 1898

Jordan's snapper (Lutjanus jordani)

The Jordan's snapper (Lutjanus jordani) is a marine fish of the family Lutjanidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, southern Mexico to Peru, including the Mapelo, Cocos and Galapagos islands.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Head pointed, dorsal profile of forehead somewhat angular. Preorbital bone broad, maxilla extending nearly to mid-eye level. Preopercular notch and knob well developed. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. Upper back and top of head dark olive; sides and ventral parts dark purplish; silvery spots on side forming longitudinal rows.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lutjanus jordani
Family
Lutjanidae (Snappers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
60.0
Depth range
0–50 m (0–164 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m, usually 40 - 50 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: southern Mexico to Peru, including the Mapelo, Cocos and Galapagos islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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