Species
Fivelined Snapper
Lutjanus quinquelineatus
Also known as Fiveline Snapper · Blue-Banded Sea-Perch · Five-Line Snapper · Five-Lined Seaperch · Five-Lined Snapper · Gold-Striped Sea-Perch
Tier 5light tackleVIC
0 waypoints15–27 cm (max 38 cm) typical
Overview: about fivelined snapper
Medium-sized reef snapper found in VIC waters, putting up a decent fight on lighter gear. Target them with small jigs, soft plastics or live baits in 2-40m over reef structure. Good eating fish with a sweet flavour, worth chasing for a tasty meal.
Biology: Fivelined Snapper size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 15–27 cm (max 38 cm)
- Depth range
- 2–40 m
- Diet
- fishes and crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
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