Bemep
Bluestripe Snapper
Bluestripe Snapper, TA'APE, Yosuji-fuedai, (Lutjanus kasmira).
Introduced from the Marquesas Islands in 1958
Abundant, forming large schools by day and foraging at night
Ranges from shallow scuba depths to 1000 feet
Feeds upon young Kona Crab, crustaceans and small fishes, competing with native species.
Info from www.marinelifephotography.com/fishes/snappers/snappers.htm
P1010886a
Bluestripe Snapper
Bluestripe Snapper, TA'APE, Yosuji-fuedai, (Lutjanus kasmira).
Introduced from the Marquesas Islands in 1958
Abundant, forming large schools by day and foraging at night
Ranges from shallow scuba depths to 1000 feet
Feeds upon young Kona Crab, crustaceans and small fishes, competing with native species.
Info from www.marinelifephotography.com/fishes/snappers/snappers.htm
P1010886a