The African red snapper is a vibrant fish known for its reddish hue and streamlined body. It inhabits coastal waters and coral reefs across the eastern Atlantic. Typically reaching lengths of 12-24 inches and weighing 5-15 pounds, it preys on smaller fish and invertebrates. This species is solitary or forms small groups, exhibiting opportunistic feeding behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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African red snapper
Newcastle City coastal waters
length · weight
African red snapper
length · weight
African red snapper
length · weight


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