MIDNIGHT SNAPPER

Macolor macularis


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Macolor macularis Fowler, 1931 Macolor macularis Fowler, 1931

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Morphology: Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 3 - 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 10. Preorbital bone broader than eye diameter. Mouth large, the maxilla extending to below anterior half of eye. A deep notch on lower edge of opercle. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. Juveniles with white spots on back, a black bar through eye and a broad, thick horizontal band from eye to rear edge of opercle. A black stripe from pectoral region to lower caudal lobe. Adults have yellow eyes (Ref. 48635).

Max size: 60 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 30874)