Guinea Snapper
Lutjanus endecacanthus
- Group: Snapper
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 85 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A snapper of West African rocky bottoms and inshore coral reefs, the Guinea snapper also moves into brackish lagoons and the lower courses of rivers. So little is firmly settled about it that it is listed as Data Deficient, with reported sizes ranging widely.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Lutjanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276533.
FAQ
- How deep does the Guinea Snapper live?
- The Guinea Snapper (Lutjanus endecacanthus) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Guinea Snapper dangerous to divers?
- The Guinea Snapper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Guinea Snapper get?
- The Guinea Snapper grows to about 85 cm.