Species ID
View AllMoses Snapper
( Lutjanus russellii )
Description
Other names
Moses Perch, Moses’ Snapper, Fingermark Bream, Russell’s Sea-perch, Russell’s Snapper, Red Bream
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Lutjanidae (tropical snappers and seaperches)
- Can grow to 50cm in length and 2kg in weight
- More commonly called Moses Perch
- Not to be confused with Bluestriped Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) or Fiveline Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus)
- Lives for at least 21 years
- 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
