One-spot Snapper

A cream-yellow snapper with a single black spot at the lateral line just below the dorsal fin — the defining feature that gives this species its common name. An excellent table fish caught on the rocky reefs of the Gulf of Oman coast.

Species Stats

Diet

Fish, crustaceans

Habitat

Coral reefs, rocky reefs

Local Name (Arabic)

نقرور / حمراء

Fun Facts

• 1

  The black "one spot" is a constant feature in all age classes and both sexes.

• 2

  Snappers are fast, powerful swimmers and can be difficult to stop once hooked on light tackle.

• 3

  Common around the dive wrecks and rocky reefs of Fujairah and Dibba.

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