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The Blue-banded sea-perch (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Lutjanidae that grows up to 38 cm.
Description
The five-lined snapper is a snapper (Lutjanidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has a yellow body with five blue lengthwise lines and usually a dark spot on the back, to which the name refers. Adults inhabit sheltered lagoons and seaward reef slopes, where they often gather in large aggregations. As a predator it hunts small fishes and crustaceans. It is a food fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue-banded sea-perch?
The Blue-banded sea-perch has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Yellow with five blue longitudinal lines and a dorsal blotch; often forms large shoals on reef slopes.
Where does the Blue-banded sea-perch live?
The Blue-banded sea-perch lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific; lagoons and seaward reef slopes.
How big does the Blue-banded sea-perch get?
The Blue-banded sea-perch grows to a maximum of about 38 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Blue-banded sea-perch dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue-banded sea-perch is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Blue-banded sea-perch edible?
Yes, the Blue-banded sea-perch is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Lutjanus
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