The Goldband snapper (Pristipomoides typus) is a saltwater fish of the family Lutjanidae that grows up to 70 cm.
Description
The sharptooth jobfish is a snapper (Lutjanidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has a streamlined, silvery-pink body with yellowish tints and a deeply forked tail. It lives in schools in deeper tropical and subtropical waters, in areas of hard, rocky bottom. As a predator it hunts fishes, squid and crustaceans in the water column. It is a valued food fish of the deepwater fishery. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Goldband snapper?
The Goldband snapper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly pink-purple and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Goldband snapper live?
The Goldband snapper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Goldband snapper get?
The Goldband snapper grows to a maximum of about 70 cm.
Is the Goldband snapper dangerous to humans?
No, the Goldband snapper is harmless to humans.
Is the Goldband snapper edible?
Yes, the Goldband snapper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Pristipomoides
More from the family Lutjanidae
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