Crimson Jobfish [Pristipomoides typus]
Description
This species is characterized by its reddish-pink color and elongated body. It is typically found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, particularly around coral reefs. It is a demersal species that feeds mainly on smaller fish and invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
|
| Family |
Snappers
Lutjanidae
|
| Genus |
Pristipomoides
Pristipomoides
|