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