5,879 observationsLeast Concern
Gray Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Lutjanidae ›Genus: Lutjanus
About
The mangrove snapper or gray snapper (Lutjanus griseus) is a species of snapper native to the western Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts to Brazil, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. They can be found in a wide variety of habitats, including brackish and fresh waters. It is commercially important, as well as being sought as a game fish. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Gray Snapper is Lutjanus griseus.
- Gray Snapper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Gray Snapper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Gray Snapper belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Gray Snapper belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Gray Snapper belongs to the family Lutjanidae.
- Gray Snapper belongs to the genus Lutjanus.