Pristipomoides [Pristipomoides]

Description

The Pristipomoides genus is known for the Jobfishes, including species like the Lavender Jobfish. These deep-bodied snappers are found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, often in deep reefs and outer slopes. They are highly prized in commercial fisheries for their firm, flavorful flesh.

Species
Flame Snapper [Pristipomoides filamentosus]
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Goldband Snapper [Pristipomoides multidens]
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Crimson Jobfish [Pristipomoides typus]
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Bluelined Snapper [Pristipomoides sieboldii]
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Sharptooth Snapper [Pristipomoides macrophthalmus]
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Oblique-Banded Snapper [Pristipomoides zonatus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Perciformes
Family Snappers
Lutjanidae
Statistics
  • Species 6