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Bigeye Snapper

Lutjanus lutjanus

Identified using iNaturalist, WoRMS.

5
Media items
Photos and videos
4
Dives
Distinct encounters
3
Locations
1 trip
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Archive ecology

Conditions where we found it

SNAP observations, not the species’ full biological range.

Depth evidence
16.3–19.2m
Median 17.7m · n=2
Water temperature
27.0–28.0°C
Median 27.0°C · n=5

Depth basis: 0 recorded, 2 profile-estimated, 3 contextual.

Consistent water window

5 observations with dive temperature sit within 27.0–28.0°C.

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Indicative archive pattern · 5 observations / 4 dives

Observed depth distributionmiddle 50%: 17.0–18.5m
15–20m

Calendar-quarter observations

Apr–Jun2
Jul–Sep3

Camera-clock comparison

Morning · 3Night · 2
  • • These distributions describe photographs in SNAP, not a species’ complete biological range.
  • • Depth distributions use recorded or capture-time profile estimates; dive-average and maximum context is excluded.
  • • Time-of-day groups use the camera clock and are not corrected for sunrise, sunset, or timezone.
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Creature trail

A life through time and place

4 encounters

  1. #4 · Sep 20, 2026

    Friwen Wall

    Raja Ampat · Asia 2026

    19.2m · Estimated at capture time27.0°C

  2. #3 · Sep 18, 2026

    Saonek Monde

    Raja Ampat · Asia 2026

    16.3m · Estimated at capture time27.0°C

  3. #2 · Jun 6, 2026

    El Dorado

    Dauin · Asia 2026

    11.4m · Dive-average context28.0°C

  4. #1 · May 19, 2026

    Boulders

    Puerto Galera · Asia 2026

    13.0m · Dive-average context27.0°C

Species field guide

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Field notes

Encounter profile

Identified using iNaturalist, WoRMS.

Lutjanus lutjanus - Lutjanus is a genus of marine ray-finned fish, snappers belonging to the family Lutjanidae. They are found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They are predatory fish usually found in tropical and subtropical reefs, and mangrove forests. This genus also includes two species that only occur in fresh and brackish waters.

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Life found nearby

Species photographed on the same dives come first, followed by close taxonomic neighbours.

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Asia 2026
Raja Ampat / Sep 20, 2026 / 5 records