The African brown snapper is a robust, deep-bodied fish with a reddish-brown hue and a slightly forked tail. It inhabits coastal waters and estuaries in the eastern Atlantic. Typically reaching 20-24 inches and weighing up to 15 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Known for its solitary behavior, it occasionally forms small groups. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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African brown snapper
Vestavia Country Club Pond
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