Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Perciformes (Perch-likes) >
Lutjanidae (Snappers) > Etelinae Etymology: Aprion: Greek, a =
without + Greek, prion = saw (Ref. 45335). More on author:
Valenciennes. Environment / Climate / Range Marine; reef-
associated; depth range 0 - 180 m (Ref. 9710). Tropical; 35°N -
31°S, 33°E - 134°W (Ref. 55) Length at first maturity / Size /
Weight / Age Maturity: Lm 44.9, range 42 - 50 cm Max length :
112 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7196); common length : 90.0 cm TL
male/unsexed; (Ref. 5450); max. published weight: 15.4 kg (Ref.
40637) soft rays: 8. Preopercle edge smooth or sometimes
denticulate in juveniles. There is a distinct horizontal groove
in front of eye. Dorsal and anal fins without scales. Scale rows
on back parallel with lateral line. Color dark green to bluish
or blue-grey. Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands,
north to southern Japan, south to Australia. Adults inhabit open
waters of deep lagoons, channels, or seaward reefs (Ref. 9710).
Benthopelagic (Ref.