Lutjanus apodus

Lutjans

Schoolmaster snapper
Schulmeister-Schnapper
Schoolmeester, Baarsje
Vivaneau dents de chien;
Pargo amarillo; Pargo cotorro;Cají
Grugnitore

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 3 and 50 Meters.
Very common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally living in a group

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 60 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

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