The Scarlet snapper is a vibrant deep-sea fish known for its striking red coloration. It typically inhabits rocky reefs and slopes at depths of 300 to 900 feet. Growing up to 30 inches and weighing around 25 pounds, it feeds on smaller fish and crustaceans. Scarlet snappers are solitary and elusive, often found in small groups. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Scarlet snapper
length · weight
Scarlet snapper
length · weight
Scarlet snapper
11 in · 2 lb


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