Flame Snapper, Etelis coruscans Valenciennes, 1862
Scientific name: Etelis coruscans
Alternative name/s:
Large-eyed Job-fish, Ruby Snapper
Large-eyed Job-fish, Ruby Snapper
Identification
The Flame Snapper can be recognised by its deep pink to red colour and deeply forked caudal fin.
Distribution
The species occurs widely throughout the tropical Indo-central-Pacific region.
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
References
- Allen, G.R. 1985. Snappers of the World. An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Lutjanid Species known to Date. FAO Species Catalogue. Vol. 6. FAO. Rome. Pp. 208, Pl. I-XXVII.
- Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178.