Black Snapper

Scientific Name: Macolor niger
Family: Lutjanidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult
Temperament: Semi-aggressive / Predatory
Diet: Carnivorous (fish and crustaceans)
Minimum Aquarium Size: 1200 liters
Maximum Size: 60–75 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: Not suitable

The Black Snapper is a large lutjanid species characterized by its contrasting black and white patterns as a juvenile, transforming into a completely dark and powerful predator in adulthood.