Colorado snapper
Lutjanus colorado
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 91,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 9,29 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 1-70m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs, estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
1-70m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Lutjanidae (Snappers) |
| Especies | Lutjanus colorado |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Colorado snapper get?
Colorado snapper can grow up to 91.0 cm long and weigh 9.29 kg.
Where is Colorado snapper found?
Coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Colorado snapper belong to?
Colorado snapper (Lutjanus colorado) belongs to the family Lutjanidae (Snappers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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