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The Deepwater longtail red snapper (Etelis coruscans) is a saltwater fish of the family Lutjanidae that grows up to 120 cm.
Description
The deepwater longtail red snapper is a snapper (Lutjanidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has a streamlined, bright-red body with large eyes and a deeply forked tail whose upper lobe is strongly elongated, to which the name refers. It lives deep, on rocky bottoms of the continental shelf and slope. As a predator it hunts fishes, squid and crustaceans. It is a highly valued food fish of the deepwater fishery. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Deepwater longtail red snapper?
The Deepwater longtail red snapper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Bright red with a strongly elongated upper caudal lobe; highly valued deep-water snapper.
Where does the Deepwater longtail red snapper live?
The Deepwater longtail red snapper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific; deep rocky bottoms of shelf and slope.
How big does the Deepwater longtail red snapper get?
The Deepwater longtail red snapper grows to a maximum of about 120 cm. On average the species is around 50 cm.
Is the Deepwater longtail red snapper dangerous to humans?
No, the Deepwater longtail red snapper is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Deepwater longtail red snapper edible?
Yes, the Deepwater longtail red snapper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Etelis
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