Description

Also known as Canteen Snapper, Cuban Snapper, Grey Snapper.

Found singly or in large schools, in secluded areas, over rocky bottoms or under ledges and overhangs, often in deep water reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and fish.
Juveniles found in mangrove areas.
Length - 90cm
Depth - 18-55m
Widespread Atlantic, Caribbean

Most Snappers live in moderate depths, however there are a few that live much deeper. Juveniles found on inshore reefs.
They are nocturnal predators that mainly feed on fish, but will eat crustaceans, gastropods and cephalopods.
Some smaller family members eat zooplankton. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Lutjanus-cyanopterus