Dusky snapper
Lutjanus fuscescens
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Overview
Dusky snapper (Lutjanus fuscescens) is a brackish-water fish of the family Lutjanidae (Snappers), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 15 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | ?-15m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Rango de Profundidad
?-15m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Lutjanidae (Snappers) |
| Especies | Lutjanus fuscescens |
Preguntas Frecuentes
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).
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