Goldband Snapper [Pristipomoides multidens]
Description
Also known as the Jobfish, this species is common in the Indo-Pacific region. It is characterized by its light pink to red color, with thin, gold stripes running lengthwise down its body. It prefers rocky or coral reefs and feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates and fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Snappers
Lutjanidae
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| Genus |
Pristipomoides
Pristipomoides
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