Mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Lutjanus analis
- Common name
- Mutton snapper
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Lutjanidae
- Genus
- Lutjanus
- Size
- 30–94 cm
- Depth
- 5–95 m
- IUCN status
- Near threatened (NT)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- reef, sand
- Behaviours
- solitary, wary
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Eastern Pacific
Description
Lutjanus analis reaches 94 cm and 14 kg. Elongated silver to olive body with fine orange-red horizontal lines, prominent black spot just before the caudal peduncle. Solitary, warier than its cousins, frequents Caribbean reefs, seagrass and wrecks between 5 and 95 m. Predator of small fish and cephalopods. Populations declining from overfishing, IUCN Near Threatened. Prized sport fishing trophy.
Photo of Mutton snapper
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Mutton snapper?
- Mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis) reaches 30–94 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Mutton snapper?
- Mutton snapper is found between 5–95 m deep.
- Is the Mutton snapper dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Mutton snapper?
- IUCN status: Near threatened (NT).
- Where can you find the Mutton snapper?
- Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the genus Lutjanus
- Lutjanus synagris - Lane snapper
- Lutjanus jocu - Dog snapper
- Lutjanus apodus - Schoolmaster snapper
- Lutjanus griseus - Grey snapper
- Lutjanus argentiventris - Yellow snapper
- Lutjanus novemfasciatus - Pacific cubera snapper
Other species in the family Lutjanidae
- Ocyurus chrysurus - Yellowtail snapper
- Macolor niger - Black snapper
- Hoplopagrus guentherii - Barred pargo
- Macolor macularis - Spotted Snapper
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 159792)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2384981)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia