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Five-lined snapper
Widely distributed across the Indo-Pacific. It is yellow with five bright blue lines along the side of its body. The direct translation of the Japanese name is 6-lined snapper, but there are only five lines. Found in areas of the coral reef with places to hide themselves such as caves. Reaches 25 cm in length.
| Scientific name | Lutjanus quinquelineatus |
|---|---|
| English name | Five-lined snapper |
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