Macolor is a genus of marine ray-finned fish, snappers belonging to the family Lutjanidae.

[3] The currently recognized species in this genus are:[4] Macolor snappers are medium-sized with a relatively deep, oblong body.

[5] Macolor snappers are found in the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans from the eastern coast of Africa east to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands and south to Australia.

[5] Macolor snappers occur as adults as both solitary individuals and in schools while the juveniles are frequently observed near crinoids.

[5] Macolor snappers are considered to be good eating and are frequently encountered in fish markets but in small numbers.