| Aspect: | Unmistakable combination of heavy silver body and by bright yellow fins all round. |
| Population: | Common |
| Notable feature: | Thick-lipped large mouth, darker dorsal area with pale vertical dorsal stripes. |
| Environment: | Usually found close to bottom, likes hovering above, or resting in, Giant Sponge craters. |
| Behaviour: | Generally co-operative if approached quietly. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Schoolmaster Snapper
- French designation: Pagre Jaune
- Latin designation: Lutjianus apodus
- Creole designation: -
- Latin family: Lutjanidae
- Size (cm): 25-50
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