Fin's Fish Guide
The Yellowtail blue snapper (Paracaesio xanthura) is a saltwater fish of the family Lutjanidae that grows up to 50 cm.
Description
The yellowtail blue snapper is a snapper (Lutjanidae) from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 50 cm and has a streamlined, blue-grey body with a yellow back and a yellow tail, making it resemble a fusilier. As a fast, schooling fish it hovers in open water above coral reef slopes and picks zooplankton from the current. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellowtail blue snapper?
The Yellowtail blue snapper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly blue.
Where does the Yellowtail blue snapper live?
The Yellowtail blue snapper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Yellowtail blue snapper get?
The Yellowtail blue snapper grows to a maximum of about 50 cm.
Is the Yellowtail blue snapper dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellowtail blue snapper is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Paracaesio
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