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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

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Uploaded on November 8, 2007
Taken on October 31, 2007