Appearance
The head profile slopes steeply. A round black spot lies beneath the forward soft dorsal rays, mostly above the lateral line. Its position, together with the blue stripes, helps separate this species from other yellow reef snappers.
Adults and Juveniles
Adults use sheltered lagoons as well as exposed outer slopes, sometimes forming aggregations of a hundred or more fish. Juveniles occur in protected shallow bays over algae and rubble. The habitat of a small solitary fish can therefore differ from that of an adult school.
Food and Size
Fish and crustaceans are principal foods. The reference maximum is 38 centimeters total length, with a common size around thirty centimeters. The distribution extends through the Indo-West Pacific from the Persian Gulf and Oman region toward Fiji and southern Japan.
Compare the Black Spot
Blue stripes occur on several yellow snappers. The spot’s position relative to the soft dorsal fin and lateral line provides an additional clue.
All Lakes With Fiveline Snapper
Browse all lakes and reservoirs with confirmed Fiveline Snapper records in our database, listed alphabetically.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.