Paracaesio [Paracaesio]

Description

The Paracaesio genus encompasses the Blue and Yellow Snappers, which are recognized for their deep blue bodies and striking yellow fins. These snappers inhabit the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around coral reefs and rocky outcroppings. They are known to form large schools and are a popular target for commercial fisheries due to their size and taste.

Species
Yellow and blueback fusilier [Paracaesio xanthura]
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Yellow-tail blue snapper [Paracaesio gonzalesi]
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Blue-barred parrotfish [Paracaesio kusakarii]
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Stone snapper [Paracaesio stonei]
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Sidespot snapper [Paracaesio sordida]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Perciformes
Family Snappers
Lutjanidae
Statistics
  • Species 5