Lane Snapper
Lutjanus synagris
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 10–400 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
The lane snapper gathers in large aggregations over reefs and vegetated sand, especially when breeding, and feeds after dark on small fish, crabs, shrimp and worms. It reaches about 60 centimetres and ranges deep, past 300 metres; large ones can carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Lutjanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159800.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lane Snapper live?
- The Lane Snapper (Lutjanus synagris) is typically found at 10–400 m.
- Is the Lane Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Lane Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lane Snapper get?
- The Lane Snapper grows to about 60 cm.