A beautiful bright yellow fish of reefs in the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans, the five-lined snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) is so named for the lines of vibrant blue that decorate the sides of its body. This attractive fish also has yellow fins, a round, dark blotch about the size of the eye below the long, spiny dorsal fin, and dark brown lines bordering the blue stripes. The five-lined snapper has a deep, slender body with a rather short, slightly forked tail and a steep forehead.