Northern Red Snapper
Lutjanus campechanus
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 10–190 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A snapper of rocky offshore bottoms, it grows to a metre and hunts fishes, shrimps, crabs, worms and squid. Prized at the table and heavily fished in American waters, it is now closely managed and the IUCN lists it as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Lutjanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159795.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Red Snapper live?
- The Northern Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) is typically found at 10–190 m.
- Is the Northern Red Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Northern Red Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Northern Red Snapper get?
- The Northern Red Snapper grows to about 1 m.