Market survey of snappers (Genus Lutjanus) from Panay and Palawan waters

Abstract

Thirteen species of snappers (genus Lutjanus) were identified and sourced for location of capture from surveys conducted at the Iloilo Fishing Port and Central Market. They were Lutjanus argentimaculatus,Lutjanus boutton, Lutjanus carponotatus, Lutjanus decussatus, Lutjanus fulviflamma, Lutjanus malabaricus, Lutjanus monostigma, Lutjanus quinquelineatus, Lutjanus rivulatus and Lutjanus vitta. Incidence of lutjanids was year round with a peak in May. Most abundant and commonly observed were Lutjanus vitta, Lutjanus gibbue and Lutjanus argentimaculatus.