Blackfin snapper (Juvenile) (Lutjanus buccanella)

Also known as Atlantic Snapper, Blackfin Red Snapper, Blackspot Snapper, Gun-mouth Blackfin, Gun-mouth Snapper, Hambone Snapper, Redfish, Sea Perch, Wrenchman

Description

Also known as Atlantic Snapper, Blackfin Red Snapper, Blackspot Snapper, Gun-mouth Blackfin, Gun-mouth Snapper, Hambone Snapper, Redfish, Sea Perch, Wrenchman.

Found singly, or in small schools, over rock and sandy bottoms, close to ledges, and deep water drop-offs.
They feed on fish.
Juveniles found in shallower waters.
Length - 75cm
Depth - 20-200m
Widespread Western 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.de/summary/1419

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