The Bluelined Snapper (Lutjanus coeruleolineatus) is a tropical, marine species associated with coral reef environments, typically found at depths ranging from 10 to 275 meters. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males reaching a maximum length of 37.1 cm total length (TL) and females reaching up to 44.2 cm. The common length for this species is approximately 20 cm, and the maximum recorded weight is 882 grams.
Morphologically, the Bluelined Snapper has a somewhat pointed snout and a moderately sloped dorsal head profile. Its preorbital bone is slightly narrower than the eye diameter, and it features a poorly developed preopercular notch and knob. The scale rows on its back rise obliquely above the lateral line. In terms of coloration, the species is generally yellow with a darker hue on the back, gradually transitioning to a whitish ventral surface. Distinctive features include seven or eight narrow blue longitudinal stripes on the sides, a large blackish spot on the lateral line beneath the anterior section of the soft dorsal rays, and blue spots and broken lines on the head.
Bluelined Snappers are typically found inhabiting clear, coastal coral reefs, usually either singly or in small groups. Their distribution in the 🌊 Indian Ocean includes the seas surrounding the Arabian Peninsula, with the exception of the northern 🌊 Red Sea and the 🌊 Persian Gulf.
This species is primarily marketed in fresh form.
Why it's threatened
No major known threats to this species.
Threat classification from the IUCN Red List.
