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TAXONOMY
Mali
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Lutjanus sebae
Mali
Issued:
Stamp:
Lutjanus sebae
Mali
Issued:
Stamp:
Lutjanus sebae
Genus species (Animalia): Lutjanus sebae
Lutjanus sebae, the emperor red snapper, is a species of snapper native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. This species is an inhabitant of both rocky and coral reefs, preferring flat areas with either a sandy or gravel substrate. This species can reach a length of 116 centimetres (46 in), though most do not exceed 60 cm (24 in). The greatest recorded weight for this species is 32.7 kg (72 lb). This species is commercially important and is also farmed. It is sought as a game fish and is found in the aquarium trade.[1] It also known as the government bream in Australasia, for the red bars on the juvenile form suggesting the fish is wrapped in red tape. Juveniles often shelter amongst sea urchin spines until large enough to venture out to feed.
Reference: Wikipedia, tfhmagazine.com