Lutjanus guttatus
(Spotted Rose Snapper)
Marine Fishes
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Common name: Spotted Rose Snapper
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Native Range: Eastern Pacific endemic from the Gulf of California and outer Baja California to Peru.
Nonindigenous Occurrences:
Introduced to Moloka'i and O'ahu, Hawaii from Mexico in 1960. Failed to become established.
Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Lutjanus guttatus are found here.
Table last updated 11/23/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
Ecology: Occures over reefs and sand bottoms in shallow water (Mundy 2005).
Means of Introduction: Stocked.
Status: Failed.
Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.
References: (click for full references)
Mundy, B. C. 2005. A checklist of the Fishes of the Hawaiian Archipelago. Bishop Museum Bulletins in Zoology No. 6.
Other Resources:
FishBase Summary
Author:
Schofield, P.J.
Revision Date: 6/29/2023
Peer Review Date: 3/2/2006
Citation Information:
Schofield, P.J., 2024, Lutjanus guttatus (Steindachner, 1869): U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=773, Revision Date: 6/29/2023, Peer Review Date: 3/2/2006, Access Date: 11/24/2024
This information is preliminary or provisional and is subject to revision. It is being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The information has not received final approval by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and is provided on the condition that neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the information.
