Lutjanus [Lutjanus]

Description

Lutjanus is the largest and most diverse genus within the Snappers family, encompassing species commonly known as True Snappers. These fish are found in a wide range of marine environments from shallow reefs to deep offshore waters across the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. True Snappers are known for their vibrant colors, which can range from red to yellow and blue, and their importance to both commercial and recreational fisheries worldwide.

Species
Red snapper
Red snapper [Lutjanus campechanus]
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Yellowtail snapper
Yellowtail snapper [Lutjanus chrysurus]
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Blackfin snapper
Blackfin snapper [Lutjanus buccanella]
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Blue and gold snapper
Blue and gold snapper [Lutjanus viridis]
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Mutton snapper
Mutton snapper [Lutjanus analis]
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Dog snapper
Dog snapper [Lutjanus jocu]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Perciformes
Family Snappers
Lutjanidae
Statistics
  • Species 6