Dog snapper [Lutjanus jocu]
Description
The dog snapper is a species of snapper native to the western Atlantic Ocean. They are found in a variety of habitats, though they seem to prefer rocky bottoms and areas around reefs. They are known for the distinctive canine teeth in their upper jaws.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
|
| Family |
Snappers
Lutjanidae
|
| Genus |
Lutjanus
Lutjanus
|