Black Snapper - Macolor niger

The black and white snapper, ''Macolor niger'', is a species of snapper native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It is an inhabitant of reefs, occurring in large schools along steeply sloping substrates at depths from 2 to 90 m .

The black and white snapper can reach a maximum length of 75 cm , though most do not exceed 35 cm . Its fins and eyes are black and its body varies in color from light grey to black depending on age. Juveniles are typically striped,.. more