Checkered Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus decussatus
Family: Snappers - Lutjanidae
Maximum Size: 30cm
Identification: White undercolor with 6 brown stripes body and 6-7 dark bars across back forming netted pattern on upper body; black spot on base of tail.
Favourite: Solitary or form groups.
Hide-out: Coastal reefs, lagoons and outer slopes in 5-35m.
Location: Indo-Asian Pacific - India to W. Papua New Guinea, north to S.W. Japan.