Family
Common name: Snappers
Scientific name: Lutjanidae
The Lutjanidae family, commonly known as snappers, comprises marine fish known for their vibrant colors and robust bodies. They are popular among hobbyists for their active behavior and adaptability to aquarium life. Snappers are typically found in warmer waters and are carnivorous, requiring a diet rich in meaty foods. They can grow quite large, making them suitable for spacious tanks. In the wild, they often form large schools and can be found around reefs where they play a role in the ecosystem as both predators and prey.
- Common name: Two-spot banded snapperScientific name: Lutjanus biguttatus
- Common name: Two spot red snapperScientific name: Lutjanus bohar
- Common name: checkered snapperScientific name: Lutjanus decussatus
- Common name: Blackspot snapperScientific name: Lutjanus ehrenbergii
- Common name: Bluestripe snapperScientific name: Lutjanus kasmira
- Common name: Emperor red snapperScientific name: Lutjanus sebae
- Common name: midnight snapperScientific name: Macolor macularis
- Common name: black snapperScientific name: Macolor niger
- Common name: rubiaScientific name: Ocyurus chrysurus
- Common name: sailfin snapperScientific name: Symphorichthys spilurus
- Common name: ChinamanfishScientific name: Symphorus nematophorus