Lutjanus adetii, hussar, yellow banded snapper

Lutjanus adetii Castelnau 1873

Hussar

yellow banded snapper

The Hussar, Lujanus adetii, is white and yellowish along the back. It becomes redder with age and a yellow londitudenal stripe develops
Distribution =  central east coast of Australia & New Caledonia
Max size =  50cm, usually 35cms
Family =   Lutjanidae - coral snappers