Small Toothed Jobfish 
Small Toothed Jobfish
Aphareus furca
Average Weight/Length
Max length : 70.0 cm TL male/unsexed; common length : 25.0 cm SL male/unsexed; max. published weight: 906.00 g
Family, Genus, Class & Etymology
| Family | Lutjanidae |
| Description | Snappers |
| Environment | Fresh, Brackish & Marine |
| Etymology | Malay, ikan lutjan, name of a fish |
| Genus | 17 |
| No. of Species | 110 |
| Order | Perciformes |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Reproductive Guild | Nonguarders |
| Distribution | Marine; rarely estuarine. Some species do enter freshwater for feeding. Tropical and subtropical: Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Dorsal fin continuous or slightly notched. Spines in dorsal fin 10-12; soft rays 10-17. Three spines in anal fin; soft rays 7-11. Pelvic fins originating just behind pectoral base. Mouth moderate to large; terminal. Jaws bearing enlarged canine teeth. Palatine teeth small. Vomer usually with small teeth. Maxilla covered by preorbital with the mouth closed. Branchiostegal rays 7. Vertebrae 24 (10 + 14). To about 1 m maximum length. Most species are predators of crustaceans and fishes, several are planktivores. Most do well in aquaria, but grow too fast. Valued as food fish but sometimes a cause of ciguatera. Generally demersal, down to depths of about 450 m. |
Other "Popular" Names for this Fish
Smalltooth Job
Location Habitat
Adults inhabit inshore coral and rocky reefs and in clear waters of lagoons. Pelagic and benthopelagic. Occur singly or in small groups. Feed mainly on fishes, but also eat crustaceans. Individuals with brilliant yellow on head may be nuptial males. Often curious and approachable
Biology & Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8.
Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)
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Summary of Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Australia. Reported from Cocos Island in the eastern Pacific |
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Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org) |
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Food Rating
Game Rating : 7/10
Game Description :
Marketed fresh.
