Least ConcernGrey Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
One of the 2 snappers on WAnimals
Bony fish · Perciformes · Lutjanidae
Lutjanus campechanus
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
Weight
12.5 kg on average
Size
up to 1 m
Life expectancy
57 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Social structure
School
Gathers in coordinated schools, typical of fish.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
Sources consulted: FishBase (Froese & Pauly, eds.); Lista Roja de la UICN (evaluación de 2015, VU A2bd)
The pins mark the parks and dive sites where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 15 of 20.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Red Snapper — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The red snapper is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 10 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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