African brown snapper
Lutjanus dentatus
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="african-brown-snapper"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/african-brown-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/african-brown-snapper/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/african-brown-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="african-brown-snapper"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Saltwater
About
The African brown snapper (Lutjanus dentatus) is an impressively large saltwater fish found in the eastern Atlantic, reaching up to 150 cm and 50 kg. It is a valuable commercial and sport fish inhabiting tropical and subtropical coastal reef environments.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 150.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 50.0 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
Water Type
Saltwater
Fishing Information
Game Fish
Yes
Taxonomy
| Order | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Family | Lutjanidae (Snappers) |
| Species | Lutjanus dentatus |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does African brown snapper get?
African brown snapper can grow up to 150.0 cm long and weigh 50.0 kg.
Where is African brown snapper found?
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
What family does African brown snapper belong to?
African brown snapper (Lutjanus dentatus) belongs to the family Lutjanidae (Snappers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
Similar Fish
Other species in the Lutjanidae family
African cubera snapper
Lutjanus agennes
NE
Saltwater
African forktail snapper
Apsilus fuscus
NE
Saltwater
Amarillo snapper
Lutjanus argentiventris
NE
Saltwater
Ambiguous snapper
Lutjanus ambiguus
NE
Saltwater
American red
Lutjanus purpureus
NE
Saltwater
Banded flower snapper
Pristipomoides zonatus
NE
Saltwater
Barred pargo
Hoplopagrus guentherii
NE
Saltwater
Bastard snapper
Rhomboplites aurorubens
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