Red Snapper

Lutjanus campechanus

Vulnerable Saltwater

Panjang Maks.

100,0 cm

Berat Maks.

22,8 kg

Warna

Uniform rosy-red to brick-red over …

Kedalaman

10-190m

Famili

Lutjanidae

Kategori

Food Fish

Tentang

The red snapper is one of the most commercially valuable reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. With its distinctive rose-red body and pointed anal fin, it inhabits rocky reefs and artificial structures at depths of 10-190 meters.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	100,0 cm
Maximum Weight	22,8 kg
Kedalaman	10-190m

Coloration

Uniform rosy-red to brick-red over the entire body and fins; belly slightly paler pink-red; juveniles may show a dark spot at the lateral line below the anterior dorsal fin.

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs

Jenis Air

Saltwater

Kedalaman

10-190m

Sebaran Geografis

Western North Atlantic from North Carolina to Yucatan, concentrated in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Associates with rocky reefs, artificial structures, and hard-bottom habitat at depths of 10–190 m.

Negara

🇧🇿 Belize 🇨🇺 Cuba

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Vulnerable IUCN Red List

Red Snapper is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Red Snapper faces significant threats to its wild populations.

Kelayakan Makan & Kuliner

Rasa

Moist, sweet white flesh with a nutty undertone and firm texture. Prized for whole roasting, pan-searing, and ceviche; a cornerstone of Gulf Coast and Caribbean cuisines.

Informasi Perikanan

Ikan Buruan

Peringkat Perlawanan

6/5

Umpan yang Direkomendasikan

cut bait, squid, live pinfish, cigar minnows

Musim Memancing

Taxonomy

Ordo	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Famili	Lutjanidae (Snappers)
Spesies	Lutjanus campechanus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Vivaneau campèche
Spanish	Pargo del Golfo

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Can you eat Red Snapper?

Moist, sweet white flesh with a nutty undertone and firm texture. Prized for whole roasting, pan-searing, and ceviche; a cornerstone of Gulf Coast and Caribbean cuisines.

How big does Red Snapper get?

Red Snapper can grow up to 100.0 cm long and weigh 22.8 kg.

Where is Red Snapper found?

Is Red Snapper endangered?

The conservation status of Red Snapper is Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Red Snapper belong to?

Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) belongs to the family Lutjanidae (Snappers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).