Species ID
View AllSailfin Snapper
( Symphorichthys spilurus )
Description
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Lutjanidae (tropical snappers and seaperches)
- Can grow to 60cm in length
- Distinguishing black blotch on tail wrist and elongate dorsal filaments
- Found in Australia’s warmer waters from QLD to WA
- Frequents sand and rubbly habitats in coral reef environments
- Often solitary
- Carnivorous
- Good eating
