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Bluestriped snapper / Common bluestripe snapper

Distributed across the Indo-Pacific. In Japan, from central Honshu southwards. Mostly found in schools in deeper waters of the outer edge of coral reefs. It is yellow with four light blue bands on each side. Juveniles often swim in small schools near rocks on sandy bottoms. Reaches 25 cm in length.

Scientific name Lutjanus kasmira
English name Bluestriped snapper / Common bluestripe snapper
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