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Humpback red snapper (Lutjanus gibbus) — Lutjanidae

Humpback red snapper

Lutjanus gibbus
Family: Lutjanidae
LC · Least Concern

The Humpback red snapper (Lutjanus gibbus) is a saltwater fish of the family Lutjanidae that grows up to 57 cm.

Length
56.8 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
1.0–150.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Large groups
Activity
Nocturnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Venomous / poisonous
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The humpback red snapper is a snapper of the family Lutjanidae from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 57 cm and has a reddish body with a high, humped head profile and a deeply forked tail. Adults inhabit coral reefs and sometimes form large, fairly stationary schools by day, dispersing at night to forage. As a predator it hunts fishes, crustaceans and other invertebrates. The humpback red snapper is an important food fish. Large specimens can contain ciguatera in tropical areas; do not eat those.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Humpback red snapper?

The Humpback red snapper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Humpback red snapper live?

The Humpback red snapper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Humpback red snapper get?

The Humpback red snapper grows to a maximum of about 57 cm. On average the species is around 45 cm.

Is the Humpback red snapper dangerous to humans?

The Humpback red snapper is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.

Is the Humpback red snapper edible?

Yes, the Humpback red snapper is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Bultrug-snapper sourced
English name
Humpback red snapper verified
Scientific name
Lutjanus gibbus
Family
Lutjanidae
Other names
Humpback red snapper verified

Appearance

Size class
Large verified
Max length (cm)
56.8 verified
Average length (cm)
45.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Red / orange inferred
Pattern
Plain inferred
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
1.0 verified
Max depth (m)
150.0 verified
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Large groups inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Nocturnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
levensduur_max_jaar
18.0 verified

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten sourced
Fishing method
Vissen met natuurlijk aas (vis, garnaal, worm) of kunstaas dicht bij rif- en rotsstructuren. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Venomous / poisonous sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Lutjanus

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