Gomafuedai is distributed in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. In Japan, it can be found in the southern part of Honshu Island and southwards. It inhabits coastal reefs and coral reefs. Its body is long and oval-shaped, and it is flattened on the sides. Adult fish grow to a length of about 70 cm.

Gomafuedai is a white fish with dark red meat (Chiai). Many of the species in the snapper family are delicious, and they are used in carpaccio, grilled with salt, and simmered dishes. Sashimi is also good, and it also goes well with vinegared rice. There have been reports of ciguatera poisoning in large individuals and those from tropical regions, so caution is required when using them for food.

Common name: Creek red bream, Dog bream, Gray snapper, Malabar red snapper, mangrove jack, Grey snapper, Stuart evader, Purple sea perch, Red bream, Red perch, Red reef bream, River roman, Rock barramundi

Japanese name: Gomafuedai (胡麻笛鯛)

Taiwan common name: 銀紋笛鯛、紅槽、紅厚唇、丁斑

Chinese common name: 紫红笛鲷、银纹笛鲷

Korean common name: －

Scientific name: Lutjanus argentimaculatus (Forsskål, 1775)

Nigiri sushi detail: Mangrove red snapper (Gomafuedai) Nigiri sushi