Common name: Two spot red snapper
General information
The Two-spot Red Snapper, scientifically known as Lutjanus bohar, is a striking fish species popular among advanced aquarists. It is known for its robust body, vivid red coloration, and the characteristic two black spots on its back. This species is not recommended for beginners due to its large size and aggressive nature.
In the wild, the Bohar Snapper is a top predator, feeding on a variety of fish and invertebrates. It's important for hobbyists to understand that this species can grow quite large, reaching up to 90 cm in length, and requires a very spacious tank to accommodate its size and swimming behavior.
Details
- Recommended minimum tank volume
- 1,000 liter (260 gallons)
- Salinity
- S.G. 1.020 to 1.025
- Temperature
- 24 to 28 °C (75 to 82 °F)
- Acidity
- pH 8 to 8.4
- Average size
- 80 cm (2′7″)
- Care level
- Moderate to easy Needs large space and varied diet
- Diet
- Carnivore Prefers live prey, accepts frozen foods
- Social
- Solo Territorial, best kept singly
- Reefsafe
- No May prey on smaller fish/inverts
- Aggression
- Aggresive Aggressive, especially to conspecifics
- Captive bred
- No
Taxonomy
- KingdomAnimalsAnimalia
- PhylumChordatesChordata
- ClassRay-finned FishesActinopterygii
- OrderPerch-like FishesPerciformes
- FamilySnappersLutjanidae
- GenusSnappersLutjanus
- SpeciesTwo spot red snapperLutjanus bohar (Forsskål, 1775)
- SynonymsDiacope labuan Montrouzier, 1857Diacope quadriguttata Cuvier, 1828Lutianus bobar (Forsskål, 1775)Lutianus bohar (Forsskål, 1775)Lutianus nukuhivae Seale, 1906Lutjanus coatesi Whitley, 1934Lutjanus rangus (Cuvier, 1828)Mesoprion rangus Cuvier, 1828Mesoprion rubens Macleay, 1882Sciaena bohar Forsskål, 1775Sparus lepisurus Lacepède, 1802
Care
Caring for the Two-spot Red Snapper involves providing a large and well-structured aquarium with plenty of open swimming space and hiding places. Due to their size and territorial behavior, they are best kept in a species-only tank or with other large, non-competitive fish. A varied diet of meaty foods such as fish, squid, and crustaceans is essential for their health.
Reproduction
Reproduction of Lutjanus bohar in home aquariums is rare and challenging. In the wild, they are known to form spawning aggregations, and their larvae are pelagic, drifting with the currents until they settle on the reef.
Habitat
The Two-spot Red Snapper is found in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the central Pacific. They prefer reef environments, often seen around coral outcrops and ledges, and can be found at depths ranging from 1 to over 100 meters.