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Lutjanus quinquelineatus
Lutjanidae [Snappers]
18.5 cm [max to 38 cm]
5.5 cm
Marine
2-40 m
Sheltered lagoons, coral reefs. Always in large schools of more than 100. Feeds on crabs, fishes.
Commercial fisheries, aquarium & gamefish.
Yes
There are 5 white or blue-white lines on the sides with bright yellow or yellowish-orange body, fins & tail. A black spot, touching or just above the lateral line. Scale rows rising obliquely above lateral line. Dorsal spines:10, rays:13-15; Anal spines:3, rays:8.
