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Red Snapper
ุงูุฏููุณ ุงูุฃุญู ุฑ
Dinyees / Jesh
Beginnerโ CommonLutjanidae
Red Snapper and related snapper species are reef staples of the Red Sea. They are found around coral structure and rocky bottom, often in small groups. Excellent eating and reliable to catch. Several species inhabit the Red Sea โ Crimson Snapper, Lutjanus bohar (Two-spot Red Snapper), and others.
Size
25โ100 cm
Depth
10โ200 m
Record weight
up to 20 kg
Habitat
Coral reefs, rocky structure, drop-offs
Best seasons
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Fishing techniques
Bottom fishingJigging
Baits & lures
Fish stripsSquidLive baitJigs 40โ150g
Did you know?
The Two-spot Red Snapper (Lutjanus bohar) is known as one of the top ciguatera-risk fish in the Red Sea โ large individuals should be released.