FishverifiedLeast Concern

Lutjanus mahogoni

(Cuvier, 1828)

Mahogany Snapper

Also known as: Burned-Tail Snapper, Cololly, Cool-Water Snapper, Lantern Jaw, Pot-Snapper, Spot Snapper

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–100 m

Max size

48 cm

Max weight

1.3 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

18 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Lutjanidae

Where to find it

occasional

rare

Other species in Lutjanidae

Ocyurus chrysurus

Cola

Macolor niger

Black and White Snapper

Lutjanus cyanopterus

Cubera Snapper

Lutjanus kasmira

Common Bluestripe Snapper

Lutjanus griseus

Gray Dog

Lutjanus bohar

Twinspot Snapper

Lutjanus gibbus

Humpback Snapper

Lutjanus synagris

Lane Snapper