Dusky snapper
Lutjanus fuscescens
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="dusky-snapper"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/dusky-snapper/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/dusky-snapper/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/dusky-snapper/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="dusky-snapper"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Brackish
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | ?-15m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Wassertyp
Brackish
Tiefenbereich
?-15m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Lutjanidae (Snappers) |
| Arten | Lutjanus fuscescens |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Dusky snapper get?
Dusky snapper can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
Where is Dusky snapper found?
Estuaries
What family does Dusky snapper belong to?
Dusky snapper (Lutjanus fuscescens) belongs to the family Lutjanidae (Snappers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
Similar Fish
Other species in the Lutjanidae family
American red
Lutjanus purpureus
NE
Saltwater
Barred pargo
Hoplopagrus guentherii
NE
Saltwater
Bengal snapper
Lutjanus bengalensis
NE
Saltwater
Bigeye snapper
Pristipomoides macrophthalmus
NE
Saltwater
Blubberlip snapper
Lutjanus rivulatus
NE
Saltwater
Blue and yellow snapper
Lutjanus kasmira
NE
Saltwater
Chinaman fish
Symphorus nematophorus
NE
Saltwater
Ambiguous snapper
Lutjanus ambiguus
NE
Saltwater
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias