Fishing for Cubera snapper

Lutjanus cyanopterus
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The Cubera snapper is a large, robust fish found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It features a deep, reddish-brown body with a blunt snout and strong jaws. Reaching up to 63 inches and 125 pounds, it primarily feeds on crustaceans and fish. Preferring rocky reefs and ledges, it exhibits solitary and territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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