Silver snapper
Scientific Name: Lutjanus argentimaculatus
Breeding cycle time: 3-9 months
Length Size: - Each side: 150 cm, and most ranges between 30-40 cm
Sample length: 30cm
Fry length: 7.5 cm
Region: The Indian Ocean to the westernmost part of the Pacific Ocean, and it is found in the sandy area and coral reefs throughout Taiwan, and it is found extensively in the western South China Sea.
Characteristics: This fish is nutritionally important in the Pacific region of India. It is a major type of snapper that is raised in the marine waters of Taiwan. The color of this fish in natural waters is a beautiful dark red. As for the color of the farmed fish, it is black. The meat of this fish is delicious and does not have much bone. It is popular with consumers, and it is one of the oldest types of snapper in Taiwan.