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Spanish Flag Snapper
Lutjanus carponotatus
- Worldwide
- 1,309 observations
- Group
- Fish
About
Lutjanus carponotatus, commonly known as the Spanish flag snapper, is a marine fish native to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans, from India to northern Australia.
Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Aug 21, 2026Fitzroy Island QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: Sarah SunView observation from Aug 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 14, 2026Fitzroy Island, Queensland 4871, AustraliaObserver: birdman_australiaView observation from Jul 14, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 8, 2026Fitzroy Island, AUObserver: ericthenaturistView observation from Jul 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 7, 2026Fitzroy Island QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: Kelvin PerrieView observation from Jul 7, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 1, 2026South Pacific Ocean, Fitzroy Island, AUObserver: zachsView observation from Jul 1, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 24, 2026Cairns - Pt B, AU-QL, AUObserver: azrisaparwanView observation from May 24, 2026 on iNaturalist