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Mahogany Snapper

Lutjanus mahogoni

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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted in the Caribbean, just offshore of a small caye. Reaches a max size of 21 cm total length.

Habitat:

Inhabits clear shallow waters over rocky bottoms in the vicinity of coral reefs, less frequently in sandy or seagrass areas.

Reference Links:

Mahogany Snapper (Lutjanus mahogoni) - Information on Mahogany Snapper, Lutjanus mahogoni, Mahogany snapper : fisheries, gamefish

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Leuba Ridgway
nice pics, marylou ! - thanks for the information

Spotted for Missions

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Global Coral Reef Monitoring
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Belize Wildlife
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Caribbean Reef Fish of Southern Mexico
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedJune 1, 2014

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