Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Fish of the Maldives

A Guide to Common Reef Fish in

(placeholder)


Snappers


Blue-striped Snapper

Lutjanus kasmira


In very large schools in the shallower reef waters, often with the Gold-spot Emperor (Gnathodentex aurolineatus -- below right)

(placeholder)
(placeholder)

Humpback Snapper

Lutjanus gibbus

Midnight Snapper

Macolor macularis


Seen in deeper waters by the slope; up to 60cm.