Rudie Hermann Kuiter, Aquatic Photographics, Australien
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The large-headed snapper Lethrinus variegatus inhabits sandy and weedy areas near coral reefs, where it occurs singly or in groups.
The snapper stays mostly where it is well camouflaged and usually swims in the cover of the substrate.
Juvenile fish sometimes occur in shallow, weedy areas, and are also observed singly or in small groups,
The snapper feeds on small benthic invertebrates.
Special characteristics:
Lethrinus variegatus is a protogynous hermaphrodite and lives monandrically.
The flesh of large individuals is prized
Synonyms:
Lethrinella variegata (Valenciennes, 1830).
Lethrinella variegatus (Valenciennes, 1830)
Lethrinus latifrons Rüppell, 1838
Lethrinus variagatus Valenciennes, 1830
Lethrinus variegates Valenciennes, 1830
The snapper stays mostly where it is well camouflaged and usually swims in the cover of the substrate.
Juvenile fish sometimes occur in shallow, weedy areas, and are also observed singly or in small groups,
The snapper feeds on small benthic invertebrates.
Special characteristics:
Lethrinus variegatus is a protogynous hermaphrodite and lives monandrically.
The flesh of large individuals is prized
Synonyms:
Lethrinella variegata (Valenciennes, 1830).
Lethrinella variegatus (Valenciennes, 1830)
Lethrinus latifrons Rüppell, 1838
Lethrinus variagatus Valenciennes, 1830
Lethrinus variegates Valenciennes, 1830
