Juveniles of this species have a blue tinge to their coloration, but as they mature they grown in body height and this changes to more of a red color. They can be found on coral and rock reefs, where they prey on organisms such as fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates.
- Scientific Name
- Lutjanus gibbus
- Classification
- Order: Perciformes, Family: Lutjanidae
- Habitat
- South of Chiba Prefecture, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean
