Lutjanus sebae (Red Lutjan)

The magnificent body coloring is made up of three oblique, red -reded brown strips, clearly detlacing from a very shiny white background. The dorsal and anal fins are placed very behind the body. The caudal is marked, at its upper end, of a characteristic stain. Adult size up to 60 cm in a good size aquarium, 1 m in the wild.

The Lutjanus Sebae is a fish from the Lutjanidae family, also known as the Redfish or Snappers fish. It is a hot water fish which is mainly found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

The Lutjanus Sebae has an elongated body and compressed laterally, with a wide head and a large mouth. Its skin is covered with smooth and shiny scales, and its back is generally dark gray-green with dark blue, while its sides and belly are yellow or orange.

The Lutjanus Sebae is a background fish that feeds mainly on crabs, shrimps and small fish, which it captures using its speed and power. The Lutjanus Sebae can reach an adult size about 60 centimeters in length and weigh up to 3 kilograms.

The Lutjanus Sebae is a common fish in coral reefs, where it moves in groups to eat. It is also commonly caught for its edible flesh, which is considered to be of very good quality.

The Lutjanus Sebae is a solid and robust fish, which can be difficult to capture for amateur fishermen. However, it can be caught using different fishing techniques, such as line fishing, train fishing or trawling.

Because of its commercial value, the Lutjanus Sebae is often targeted by professional fishermen, which has led to a drop in its populations in certain regions. However, it is still widespread in its natural habitat, and it is not considered to be threatened with extinction.