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Fiveline snapper

Distribution : Indian Ocean and western Pacific, including Raja Ampat.

Within a school, fiveline snappers reveal how fish share the same reef relief. They occur in lagoons and on reef slopes between 2 and 70 metres.

Habitat of Fiveline snapper Habitat
Coral reef, Rocky habitat
Depth range of Fiveline snapper Depth
2-70 m
Biological group of Fiveline snapper Group
Ecological role of Fiveline snapper Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

Five blue lines cross the yellow body. A dark spot is often present towards the rear flank. Usual size is around 30 cm, with a reported maximum of 38 cm.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

Adults use lagoons and outer reefs, while juveniles occupy sheltered coastal areas. Published depth ranges differ; 2–70 m follows the DORIS synthesis.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It mainly hunts fish and crustaceans. Swimming beside a sweetlips does not demonstrate a predatory relationship between them.

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