The Ruby snapper is a vibrant, deep-water fish known for its striking red coloration. It typically measures 12-24 inches and weighs up to 20 pounds. Preferring rocky reefs and drop-offs, it feeds on fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods. Ruby snappers are solitary hunters, often found at depths of 300-900 feet in tropical and subtropical waters. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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