Five-lined Snapper

A striking snapper characterised by five vivid blue horizontal lines on a yellow body. Common on coral and rocky reefs of the Gulf of Oman coast. Often seen in aggregations near reef structures and is a popular aquarium fish as well as a food fish.

Species Stats

Diet

Fish, crustaceans, zooplankton

Habitat

Coral reefs, rocky areas

Local Name (Arabic)

عقلاء

Fun Facts

• 1

  The five bold blue stripes make this one of the most visually distinctive snappers in the region.

• 2

  Often found in schools hovering above reef structures.

• 3

  Juveniles are commonly seen in very shallow coral areas.

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