Fishing for Mangrove red snapper

Lutjanus argentimaculatus

The Mangrove red snapper is a robust, predatory fish known for its reddish-brown body and silver spots. It inhabits coastal mangroves and estuaries, feeding on fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. Typically reaching 20-30 inches and up to 25 pounds, it exhibits solitary or small group behavior, often seeking shelter among submerged roots and structures. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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