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Lutjanus biguttatus
It is a slender fish, dark brown above, paler brown-yellow below, with a broad white stripe laterally. There are two white spots high on the back. The species grows to about 20 cm in length.
It occurs on coral reefs in tropical marine waters of the Indo-West Pacific. Inhabits coral reefs and outer reef slopes. Sometimes in large schools of more than 100 individuals. Often solitary. Feeds mainly on small fishes and crustaceans.
Spotted on Oct 6, 2012
Submitted on Nov 24, 2012
4 Comments
Very pretty
First time I saw them too, and only in Balicasag. Apparently they are not very common.
Wow fantastic this is my favorite snapper what a cool find :)
lovely spotting