Is the African Brown Snapper dangerous to divers?

The African Brown Snapper is harmless to divers.

How big does the African Brown Snapper get?

The African Brown Snapper grows to about 1.5 m.

African Brown Snapper

Lutjanus dentatus

Group: Snapper
Max size: 1.5 m
For divers: safe
IUCN status: DD

The African brown snapper grows to a metre and a half over rocky bottoms and coral reefs off West Africa, hunting fish and crustaceans. Juveniles and even some adults move into brackish lagoons and rivers, though so little has been recorded that its conservation status remains undetermined.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Lutjanus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276531.

FAQ

Is the African Brown Snapper dangerous to divers?: The African Brown Snapper is harmless to divers.
How big does the African Brown Snapper get?: The African Brown Snapper grows to about 1.5 m.