Lane snapper (Lutjanus synagris)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Lutjanus synagris
- Common name
- Lane snapper
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Lutjanidae
- Genus
- Lutjanus
- Size
- 20–60 cm
- Depth
- 2–400 m
- IUCN status
- Near threatened (NT)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- reef, seagrass
- Behaviours
- schooling
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Eastern Pacific
Description
Lutjanus synagris reaches 60 cm. Salmon-pink body with fine golden-yellow horizontal lines, ocher fins. Forms small schools on Caribbean reefs and seagrass, more gregarious than L. analis. Ubiquitous: from 2 m on flats to 400 m on slopes. Significant commercial and artisanal fishery across the Caribbean, IUCN Near Threatened. Juveniles use mangroves as nursery.
Photo of Lane snapper
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Lane snapper?
- Lane snapper (Lutjanus synagris) reaches 20–60 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Lane snapper?
- Lane snapper is found between 2–400 m deep.
- Is the Lane snapper dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Lane snapper?
- IUCN status: Near threatened (NT).
- Where can you find the Lane snapper?
- Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the genus Lutjanus
- Lutjanus jocu - Dog snapper
- Lutjanus apodus - Schoolmaster snapper
- Lutjanus griseus - Grey snapper
- Lutjanus analis - Mutton 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 159800)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2384837)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia