Big-toothed Jobfish [Aphareus rutilans]
Description
The Big-toothed Jobfish, also known as the Rusty Jobfish, is a species of snapper found in tropical marine waters of the Indo-Pacific region. It prefers deeper waters, usually between 90 and 180 meters deep. The species is characterized by a slightly compressed body, a pointed snout, and large mouth with prominent canine teeth. It is known to reach a maximum length of 100 cm.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Snappers
Lutjanidae
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| Genus |
Aphareus
Aphareus
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