Malabar blood snapper

Lutjanus malabaricus

Family

Lutjanidae

Max Length

100 cm

Max Weight

7.9 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

saltwater, mixed

Fishing Spots

Overview

Lutjanus malabaricus, the Malabar blood snapper, saddletail snapper, large-mouthed nannygai, large-mouthed sea-perch, Malabar snapper, nannygai, red bass, red bream, red emperor, red Jew, red snapper, saddletail seaperch, scarlet emperor or scarlet sea-perch, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific, where it is found east to Fiji and Japan.

Where to Find Malabar blood snapper

Aceh, Indonesia1 spots Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia1 spots Goa, India1 spots Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia1 spots Queensland, Australia1 spots Kerala, India1 spots Maharashtra, India1 spots

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I catch Malabar blood snapper?+

Malabar blood snapper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Aceh, Indonesia; Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia; Goa, India. WikiCatch lists 7 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Malabar blood snapper get?+

Malabar blood snapper (Lutjanus malabaricus) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 7.9 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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