Lutjanus gibbus
March 11, 2020
The humpback snapper is an occasional and locally frequent host of reefs. It is most commonly seen in the eastern Sunda Islands.
It is a very gregarious fish, often mixed with other species of snappers or sweetlips. Constantly moving, it is not an easy target, especially since its size is usually relatively modest.
On the surface its color is bright red but under water, its appearance is rather greenish, or downright gray in depth. It is recognizable by its hunchbacked shape, yellow patterns on the cheek and its tail with very rounded and dark lobes.
It is a tasty fish. If the opportunity arises, a valid prize.
