Von Siebold's Snapper 
Von Siebold's Snapper
Pristipomoides sieboldii
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
Kalekale
Sport Fishing Techniques
Jigging (Bottom)Jig fishing is popular and challenging. Why? Because the person fishing is creating the action that attracts, or doesn’t attract, the particular type of fish he or she is trying to catch. Here’s how it works. Cast out and let your jig hook sink to the bottom. Then use your rod tip to raise the bait about a foot off the bottom. Then let it drop back to the bottom. You can jig up and down, side to side or up and down and sideways. Jig rigs come in all sizes, shapes and colors, and can be used with or without live bait.. |
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Game Rating
Game Rating : 7.5/10
Game Description :
Very strong bottom fish
