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Malabar snappe

Order Eupecaria

Family Lutjanidae

Elongated and laterally compressed body, typically red or pink in colour fading towards the belly. Its streamlined profile is accentuated by a continuous dorsal fin and a long anal fin. The eyes are large, and the mouth is terminal, equipped with sharp conical teeth. The caudal fin is forked, contributing to agile swimming.

Characteristics

FAO code
MAL

Specie
Lutjanus malabaricus

Type
White fish

FAO Fishing Areas

Área 51: Indian Ocean
Área 57: Indian Ocean
Área 61:Pacific
Área 71: Pacific
Área 77: Pacific
Área 81: Pacific
Eastern Central.
Eastern.
Northwest.
Southwest.
Western
Western Central.

Fishing seasons

jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec

International denominations

Germany Schnapper

France Vivaneau du Bengale

Portugal Luciano

United Kingdom Malabar snapper

Fishing areas

Fishing arts

Hooks

Nasas y Trampas

Trawls

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