Species ID
View AllFiveline Snapper
( Lutjanus quinquelineatus )
Description
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Lutjanidae (snappers)
- Can grow to 38cm in length
- Not to be confused with Bluestriped Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira)
- Distinguishing black blotch below soft dorsal fin
- Found in Australia’s warmer waters from NSW to WA
- Frequents coral reef environments
- Often found in large schools
- Carnivorous
- Good eating
