Lutjanus alexandrei

Lutjans

Distribution

    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 is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
    • The species can be found between 0 and 54 Meters.
    • Common species.
    • Imitates a rock or a coral.
    • Endemic species.

    Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

    • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
    • The species is generally motionless in its environment

    General behaviour of the species

    • Species generally living in a group
    • Imitates a rock or a coral.
    • The animal is fearful of the diver

    General characteristics of the species

    • Maximum size : 25 cm
    • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
    • Diet : Fishes -

    Relationship with humans

    • The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
    • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
      • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
      • -Sport or local fishing