Fishing for Humpback red snapper

Lutjanus gibbus

The humpback red snapper is a vibrant marine fish characterized by its deep body and distinctive hump near the head. It typically reaches lengths of 16 inches and weighs around 4 pounds. Inhabiting coral reefs, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Known for its schooling behavior, it often forms large groups, especially during spawning. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

3 ft - 492 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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