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Lutjanus stellatus Akazaki, 1983 Star snapper |
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photo by
Gomen See@114°E Hong Kong Reef Fish Survey |
| Family: | Lutjanidae (Snappers), subfamily: Lutjaninae | |||
| Max. size: | 55 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: southern Japan southward to the vicinity of Hong Kong. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body is moderately deep, generally brown, slightly purplish, grading to yellowish brown or pale orange on belly. A longitudinal blue stripe runs from the snout to the opercle; a white spot is just above the lateral line below the first soft ray of the dorsal fin. | |||
| Biology: | Adults occur in the vicinity of coral and rocky reefs. Usually found solitarily or in small groups. Sold in Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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