Checkered Snapper
	Name: Local common name: Scientific name: Family: TL: Width[excl fins]: Wgt: Water: Depth: Habitat: Food value: Local water: Identifications:	Checkered Snapper Malay name[ Ikan Kunyit, Tembota ] Lutjanus decussatus Lutjanidae [Snappers] 24.4 cm [max to 30 cm] 6.5 cm Marine 2-30 m Inshore, offshore coral reefs. Single or in groups. Hardly available. Juveniles can be seen in the aquarium trade. Maybe but is native to M'sian's waters. Upper half of the body looks similar to 'checker-board'. Checks ranging from red, pink to dark brown. Usually about 5 lines horizontal. A black spot on it's tail.
		Credit goes to surfer, Jimmy Aw from Sg, for helping in the identification of this fish.
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