Fishing for Dog Snapper

Lutjanus jocu

The Dog Snapper is a robust marine fish recognized by its elongated body and distinctive canine-like teeth. It inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas in the western Atlantic. This species typically measures up to 36 inches and weighs around 30 pounds. Dog Snappers are nocturnal predators, feeding on fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

1 ft - 1 ft

IUCN Status

Data deficient

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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