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Lutjanus cyanopterus

(Cuvier, 1828)

Cubera Snapper

Also known as: Canteen Snapper, Cuban Snapper, Gray Snapper, Guasinuco

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

18–70 m

Max size

1.6 m

Max weight

57 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

55 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Lutjanidae

Where to find it

occasional

Other species in Lutjanidae

Ocyurus chrysurus

Cola

Macolor niger

Black and White Snapper

Lutjanus kasmira

Common Bluestripe Snapper

Lutjanus griseus

Gray Dog

Lutjanus bohar

Twinspot Snapper

Lutjanus gibbus

Humpback Snapper

Lutjanus synagris

Lane Snapper

Lutjanus apodus

Schoolmaster