Fishing for Lane snapper

Lutjanus synagris

The Lane snapper is a vibrant marine fish recognized by its pinkish-red body with yellow stripes and a distinctive black spot on the dorsal fin. Typically found in warm Atlantic waters, it inhabits coral reefs and sandy bottoms. Growing up to 15 inches and weighing around 3 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and smaller fish, exhibiting social schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

33 ft - 1312 ft

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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