Rusty Jobfish

Aphareus rutilans

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Max Depth

330 m

Description

Aphareus rutilans is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region. Description Aphareus rutilans has an elongated, compressed and fusiform body. It has a lower jaw which projects beyond the upper and the mouth extends to the centreline of the eye.... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Seychelles Cambodia Papua New Guinea +35 more in Seabook

Colors

white

brown

silver

blue

red

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Group

Solitary

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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