Fishing for Silk snapper

Lutjanus vivanus

The silk snapper is a vibrant marine fish known for its striking red coloration and elongated body. Typically measuring 12-24 inches and weighing 5-10 pounds, it inhabits deep reef environments in the Western Atlantic. Its diet consists mainly of smaller fish and invertebrates. Silk snappers are solitary hunters, often found near the ocean floor. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

1 ft - 1 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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