FishincSpecies catalog
Gray snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Gray snapper (Lutjanus griseus) belongs to the family Lutjanidae. Habitat: fresh water, brackish water and salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Lutjanus griseus |
|---|---|
| Family | Lutjanidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water, brackish water and salt water |
| Group | Snappers |
| Other names | Mangrove snapper, Grey Snapper |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Mexico and Caribbean saltwater, US and Canada saltwater |
Identifying features
- Snapper with a pointed snout and large canine teeth
- Grey-green to reddish-bronze body with a reddish tinge
- A dark stripe from the snout through the eye
- Dark-edged dorsal and tail fins
Gray snapper in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Mangroven-Schnapper, Grauer Schnapper |
| Swedish | Grå snapper |
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