Grey Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Grey snapper inhabit warm western Atlantic waters, often using mangrove roots, seagrass beds, reefs, and channels as cover. They are active predatory fish that feed on smaller fish, shrimp, crabs, and other crustaceans, striking with quick snaps of the jaws. Young individuals commonly shelter in estuaries and mangroves before moving to deeper reef areas as they mature. Despite the name, adults can show reddish or coppery tones, especially on the fins and body.
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- Grey Snapper