Variola louti

Yellow-edged lyretail
Mondsichel-Juwelenbarsch
Maanstaart juweelbaars
Mérou croissant jaune ; Croissant queue jaune
Mero cola de luna
Cernia coda di luna

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 1 and 250 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 80 cm
Maximum age known : 16 year(s)
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes - Crabs - Shrimps
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!