Mutton Snapper
Lutjanus analis
20.8481, -86.8759
Field Notes
Description:
Photo take at -45 ft on a sandy bottom. Mutton snapper, especially adults, tend to be solitary, but can be seen in smaller schools. is medium size fiah around 45 cm long has a light pink color whit a black dot at the back, red anal fins.
Habitat:
Largely a Caribbean species, they can be found from North Carolina to South America. They prefer low-relief reef structure searching for fishes, shrimps, crabs, squid, and snails.
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Lutjanus analis
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PublishedDecember 24, 2012
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