Found in coral reefs and deep lagoons, the Dory Snapper is commercially fished for its edible meat, usually preferred to be eaten fresh.
🗒 Synonyms
| synonym | Centropomus hober Lacepède, 1802 |
| synonym | Lutianus fulviflamma (Forsskål, 1775) |
| synonym | Lutjanus fulviflama (Forsskål, 1775) |
| synonym | Lutjanus fulviflammus (Forsskål, 1775) |
| synonym | Lutjanus unimaculatus Quoy & Gaimard, 1824 |
| synonym | Mesoprion aureovittatus Macleay, 1879 |
| synonym | Mesoprion aurolineatus Cuvier, 1829 |
| synonym | Mesoprion terubuan Montrouzier, 1857 |
| synonym | Sciaena fulviflamma Forsskål, 1775 |
🗒 Common Names
| Divehi; Dhivehi; Maldivian |
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📚 Overview
Summary
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
Brief
Marine
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013).
| Attributions | Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013). |
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| Status | UNDER_CREATION |
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Diagnostic Keys
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8
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| Attributions | Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013). |
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Longitudinal rows of scales above lateral line appear to rise obliquely to dorsal profile, those in front of and below anterior part of spinous dorsal fin sometimes parallel to lateral line.
Scales on head beginning above middle of eyes, temporal region naked or nearly so.
All longitudinal rows of scales below lateral line horizontal ie. parallel to axis of body.
Vomerine teeth in a triangular shaped patch with a posterior prolongation or in a dimond shaped patch.
A large black blotch on lateral line below junction of soft and spinous parts of dorsal fin.
Dorsal fin with 12 or 13 soft rays, dorsal head profile convex, interorbital space flat, longitudinal golden lines run horizontaly only, greater part of blotch below lateral line.
- (From Talwar and Kacker, 1984).
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
Description
Dorsal profile of head moderately sloped. Preorbital bone about equal in width to eye diameter or slightly less. Preopercular notch and knob poorly developed. Scale rows on back rising obliquely above lateral line. Generally whitish or light brown, darker on the upper portion of the side and head. A series of six or seven horizontal yellow stripes runs on the side, mainly below the lateral line. The belly, most of the caudal peduncle, and fins are yellowish. A prominent black spot is on the lateral line below the first few soft dorsal fin rays. L. fulviflamma differs from L. ehrenbergii by having the scale rows on its back rise obliquely above the lateral line . Juveniles with a black stripe over snout and through the eye, and a round to elongated black side spot. Adult with a more elongated side-spot and reduced in size proportionally to total length and several yellow lines along lower sides .
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013).
| Attributions | Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013). |
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| Status | UNDER_CREATION |
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Body moderately deep to somewhat slender (greatest depth 2.6 to 2.9 times in standard length). Dorsal profile of head moderately sloped; preorbital bone about equal in width to eye diameter or slightly less; preopercular notch and kob poorly developed; vomerine tooth patch triangular, with a medial posterior extension or diamond-shaped; tongue with a patch of granular teeth; gill rakers on lower limb of first arch (including rudiments) 9 to 12, total rakers on first arch 16 to 19. Posterior profile of dorsal and anal fins rounded to somewhat angular; Scale rows on back rising obliquely above lateral line.
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
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📚 Nomenclature and Classification
References
Original Published Description: Sciaena fulviflamma Forsskål, 1775, Descript. Animal.:xi, 45 (Arabia).
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
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📚 Natural History
Reproduction
This fish matures when it reaches a size of 20 - 25 cm total length. Reproduction is by dioecism mode and external. The reproductive biology of L. fulviflamma in Kenya marine water show prolonged spawning season from October to March. Fecundity was estimated as about 51,000 to 460,000 for fishes of 17 and 30 cm respectively. L. fulviflamma is a non guarder, open water, egg scattering fish.
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
Life Expectancy
Max age reported: 23 years.
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
Size
Max Length
42.5 (unsexed)
Size
35.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; ); max. reported age: 23 years
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013).
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Max total length 35 cm.
Common length 30 cm.
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
Morphology
Dorsal fin with 10 spines and 12 to 14 soft rays; anal fin with 3 spines and 8 soft rays;pectoral fins with 15 to 17 rays; caudal fin truncate or slightly emarginate. Color of body on back and upper sides brown; lower sides whitish or light brown; whitish to yellow on belly; a series of 6 or 7 yellow stripes on sides; a prominent black spot at level of lateral line below base of anterior part of soft portion of dorsal fin; fins yellowish.
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
Look Alikes
Due to the black blotch below posterior part of the dorsal fin, L. fulviflamma looks similar to L. johnii, L. russelii and L. ehrenbergii.
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
Trophic Strategy
Present in seagrass beds at juvenile stage . Feeds mainly on fishes and benthic invertebrates .
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013).
| Attributions | Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013). |
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Secondary consumer.
Prey: Juvenile crabs, prawns, small fishes and other crusteceans.
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
Diseases
Paracryptogonimus Infestation 1. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ;
Paracryptogonimus Infestation 2. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
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| Attributions | Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013). |
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📚 Habitat and Distribution
General Habitat
Habitat reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m
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This tropical fish inhabits coral reefs at depths between about 3 - 35 m. Often in large aggregations with Lutjanus kasmira and Lutjanus lutjanus. Juveniles are sometimes found in brackish water of mangrove estuaries or in the lower reaches of freshwater streams. Adults usually school on coastal reefs and in deep lagoons.
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
Description
Remark
Found all along the coast of India, Laccadive
Occurrence
native
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Australia.
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013).
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Widespread in the Indo-Pacific from Samoa to East Africa, and from Australia northward to the Ryukyu Islands.
Range: 31°N - 35°S, 31°E - 169°W.
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
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📚 Occurrence
No Data
📚 Demography and Conservation
Risk Statement
Neither anterolateral glandular groove nor venom gland is present
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated IUCN 2006
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013).
| Attributions | Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013). |
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Not evaluated.
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
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📚 Uses and Management
Uses
fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013).
| Attributions | Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=261, version (12/2013). |
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Fisheries: commercial. Marketed in fresh condition. Gamefish: yes.
Aquarium: public aquariums
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
Management
Caught mainly by hand lines, traps, and bottom set gill nets. Juveniles of L. fulviflamma constitute 60% of the catch in the mangrove-lined creeks which are their nursery area in Kenya. Less commercial along Indian coasts.
Sushant Vilas Sanaye, Aquaculture Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Division, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa. Lifedesk URL: http://indiareeffishes.lifedesks.org/
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📚 Information Listing
Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
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The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN)
NA
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Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)
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Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
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National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
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References
- Ahmad, S., & Al-Ghais S. M. (1996). Metal contents in the tissues of Lutjanus fulviflamma (Smith 1949) and Epinephelus tauvina (Forskâl 1775) collected from the Arabian Gulf. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 57(6), 957-963.
- Li, L., & Chu-Wu L. (2007). Genetic diversity and molecular markers of five snapper species. Chinese Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology. 4(1), 39–46.
- Allen, G. R. (1985). FAO Species Catalouge Vol 6. Snappers of the World. An annoated and illustrated catalouge of lutjanud species known to date. FAO Fish Synop.. 125, 208.
- Luna, Susan M. and Ortañez, Auda Kareen. "Lutjanus fulviflamma (Forsskål, 1775)". Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2011.FishBase.
- Bijukumar, A., & Sushama S. (2000). Ichthyofauna of Ponnani estuary, Kerala. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India. 42(1-2),
- SanjeevaRaj, P. J., Tilak L. J., & Kalaimani G. (2002). Experiments in restoration of benthic biodiversity in Pulicat Lake, south India. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India. 44(1-2), 37-45.
- www.fishbase.org, version. URL: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-fulviflamma.html.
- World Wide Web electronic publication.
- Kaunda-Arara, B., & Ntiba M. J. (1997). The reproductive biology of Lutjanus fulviflamma (Forssk°al,1775) (Pisces: Lutjanidae) in Kenyan inshore marine waters. Hydrobiologia. 353, 153-160.
Overview > Diagnostic > Diagnostic Keys
- Allen, G.R. and J.H. Talbot 1985 Review of the snappers of the genus Lutjanus (Pisces Lutjanidae) from the Indo-Pacific with the description of a new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (11):87.
Overview > Diagnostic > Description
- Allen, G.R. and J.H. Talbot 1985 Review of the snappers of the genus Lutjanus (Pisces Lutjanidae) from the Indo-Pacific with the description of a new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (11):87.
Natural History > Size
- Allen, G.R. 1985 FAO species catalogue. Vol. 6. Snappers of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of lutjanid species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(6):208 p. Loubens, G. 1980 Biologie de quelques especes de poissons du lagon Neo-Caledonien. III. Croissance. Cah. Indo-Pac. 2:101-153.
Natural History > Trophic Strategy
- Allen, G.R. 1985 FAO species catalogue. Vol. 6. Snappers of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of lutjanid species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(6):208 p.
Natural History > Diseases
- Arthur, J.R. and S. Lumanlan-Mayo 1997 Checklist of the parasites of fishes of the Philippines. FAO Fish. Tech. Pap. 369, 102 p. FAO, Rome. $
Habitat and Distribution > General Habitat
- Lieske, E. and R. Myers 1994 Collins Pocket Guide. Coral reef fishes. Indo-Pacific & Caribbean including the Red Sea. Haper Collins Publishers, 400 p.
Habitat and Distribution > Distribution > Description
- Allen, G.R. 1985 FAO species catalogue. Vol. 6. Snappers of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of lutjanid species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(6):208 p.
Demography and Conservation > Conservation Status
- 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
Uses and Management > Uses
- Coppola, S.R., W. Fischer, L. Garibaldi, N. Scialabba and K.E. Carpenter 1994 SPECIESDAB: Global species database for fishery purposes. User"s manual. FAO Computerized Information Series (Fisheries). No. 9. Rome, FAO. 103 p. Allen, G.R. and R.C. Steene 1988 Fishes of Christmas Island Indian Ocean. Christmas Island Natural History Association, Christmas Island, Indian Ocean, 6798, Australia. 197 p. Joannot, P. 1997 List of fishes in the Noumea aquarium. Unpublished.
Information Listing > References
- Ahmad, S., & Al-Ghais S. M. (1996). Metal contents in the tissues of Lutjanus fulviflamma (Smith 1949) and Epinephelus tauvina (Forskâl 1775) collected from the Arabian Gulf. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 57(6), 957-963.
- Li, L., & Chu-Wu L. (2007). Genetic diversity and molecular markers of five snapper species. Chinese Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology. 4(1), 39–46.
- Allen, G. R. (1985). FAO Species Catalouge Vol 6. Snappers of the World. An annoated and illustrated catalouge of lutjanud species known to date. FAO Fish Synop.. 125, 208.
- Luna, Susan M. and Ortañez, Auda Kareen. "Lutjanus fulviflamma (Forsskål, 1775)". Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2011.FishBase.
- Bijukumar, A., & Sushama S. (2000). Ichthyofauna of Ponnani estuary, Kerala. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India. 42(1-2),
- SanjeevaRaj, P. J., Tilak L. J., & Kalaimani G. (2002). Experiments in restoration of benthic biodiversity in Pulicat Lake, south India. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India. 44(1-2), 37-45.
- www.fishbase.org, version. URL: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-fulviflamma.html.
- World Wide Web electronic publication.
- Kaunda-Arara, B., & Ntiba M. J. (1997). The reproductive biology of Lutjanus fulviflamma (Forssk°al,1775) (Pisces: Lutjanidae) in Kenyan inshore marine waters. Hydrobiologia. 353, 153-160.
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🐾 Taxonomy
| Root | Root |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Perciformes |
| Family | Lutjanidae |
| Genus | Lutjanus |
| Species | Lutjanus fulviflamma (Forsskål 1775) |
📊 Temporal Distribution
📷 Related Observations
