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Gray Snapper

Lutjanus griseus

Photo by LivanEscudero
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25.6665, -80.1556

Field Notes

Habitat:

Near shore rubble, mangroves, reefs

Notes:

These young snappers are common here at the jetty.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LivanEscudero
Yes, that is another common local name here in FL. That is to say Gray Snapper and Mangrove Snapper are two common names for the same species (Lutjanus griseus.)
Dbtd
It's a Mangrove snapper

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