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Mangrove jack

Lutjanus argentimaculatus

Geraldton Mangrove Jacks

Weight 0.500kg
Depth 1m
Lutjanus argentimaculatus

About this species

Juveniles are generally greenish- brown on the dorsal surface, deep red below the lateral line. Often have pale bars on the side of the body and one or two blue lines on the cheeks. Adults are more reddish in colour and loose the greenish brown appearance. Read more…

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