Dr. Richard Winterbottom, Kanada
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Lethrinus conchyliatus inhabits deep reefs and is found over sandy bottoms, seagrass beds, and coral reefs.
The red-shouldered snapper is primarily solitary but can also be observed in small groups (FAO 2001a).
The snapper’s body is quite elongated, with an olive-green upper surface and a paler underside.
The dorsal profile and the area between the eyes near the eye are arched.
The snout is only moderately pronounced; the teeth in the jaws are conical, and the outer surface of the upper jawbones is smooth.
The inner side of the pectoral fin is brownish or gray, lighter ventrally.
The base of the lips, a spot above the base of the pectoral fins, and the edge of the gill cover are red.
All other fins are orange, dark, or speckled.
Lethrinus conchyliatus is of importance to the fishing industry in its range, where the snapper is caught and marketed using handlines, traps, and trawl nets.
Synonyms:
Lethrinella conchyliatus Smith, 1959 · unaccepted
Lethrinus concyliatus (Smith, 1959) · unaccepted (misspelling)
Lethrinus floridus Wheeler, 1961 · unaccepted
The red-shouldered snapper is primarily solitary but can also be observed in small groups (FAO 2001a).
The snapper’s body is quite elongated, with an olive-green upper surface and a paler underside.
The dorsal profile and the area between the eyes near the eye are arched.
The snout is only moderately pronounced; the teeth in the jaws are conical, and the outer surface of the upper jawbones is smooth.
The inner side of the pectoral fin is brownish or gray, lighter ventrally.
The base of the lips, a spot above the base of the pectoral fins, and the edge of the gill cover are red.
All other fins are orange, dark, or speckled.
Lethrinus conchyliatus is of importance to the fishing industry in its range, where the snapper is caught and marketed using handlines, traps, and trawl nets.
Synonyms:
Lethrinella conchyliatus Smith, 1959 · unaccepted
Lethrinus concyliatus (Smith, 1959) · unaccepted (misspelling)
Lethrinus floridus Wheeler, 1961 · unaccepted
