Lutjanus monostigma Was first formally described in 1828 as Mesoprion monostigmaby the French zoologist Georges Cuvier with the type locality given as the Seychelles.

[3] The specific name is a compound of mono meaning “one” and stigma meaning “mark”, a reference to the black spot located underneath the front dorsal fin rays, a feature obvious in juveniles but which fades in many adults.

[2] The overall colour is whitish to pink or grey with yellow fins and there is a black spot or blotch on the posterior of the body.

Off Papua New Guinea half of the females were estimated to attain sexual maturity at a total length of 32 cm (13 in) and at 3 years of age.

[8] Lutjanus monostigma is an important fish for commercial fisheries in many areas where it is found, especially in Oceania.