Lutjanus fulvus - Blacktail snapper -
To'au
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Description: dark red tail, tanish or yellowish body
(looks grayish underwater), no stripes |
Size: to 33 cm, but usually smaller |
Habitat: usually a solitary species that stays close to
the bottom; juveniles can be found in brackish waters |
Diet: carnivore: primarily a nocturnal feeder; small
crustaceans, crabs and small fishes
Note: this species was introduced from Moorea to Hawai'i in 1956 |