Family : Lutjanidae (Snappers) , subfamily: Etelinae
Order : Perciformes  (perch-likes)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name : Scarlet snapper
Fish Name : Etelis radiosus
Max size : 80.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 9821)
Environment : demersal ; depth range 90 - 360 m
Climate : tropical; 35°N - 27°S
Global Importance : fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)Distribution : Indo-Pacific: Sri Lanka to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Australia.
Diagnosis : Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Interorbital space flat. Maxilla scaled, extending to below rear half of eye. Scale rows on back parallel with lateral line. Dorsal and anal fin bases without scales. Mainly red, lighter on the lower sides and belly.
Biology : Inhabits rocky bottoms. Feeds mainly on fishes. Marketed fresh
Threatened : Dangerous:  
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator :
Main Ref : Allen, G.R.. 1985. (Ref. 55)

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Common Names : [ No common name ]
Status : native
Salinity : marine
Uses : no uses