Gnathodentex aureolineatus

Lutjans

  • Striped large-eye bream
  • Capitaine strié

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • 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 3 and 30 Meters.
  • Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 30 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Crabs -
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!