Pinjalo [Pinjalo]

Description

Pinjalo species are distinguished by their deep bodies and reddish-pink coloration. Found in the Indo-West Pacific, these snappers prefer coral reef environments where they can be seen in schools, often mixed with other snapper species. They are omnivorous, feeding on a diet of small fish, crustaceans, and plankton.

Species
Pinjalo Snapper [Pinjalo pinjalo]
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Short-bodied Pinjalo [Pinjalo lewisi]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Perciformes
Family Snappers
Lutjanidae
Statistics
  • Species 2