1,744 observationsNear Threatened
Lane Snapper
Lutjanus synagris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Lutjanidae ›Genus: Lutjanus
About
The lane snapper (Lutjanus synagris) is a species of snapper native to the western Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina to southern Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. It can be found in a wide range of habitats, though it prefers coral reefs and sandy areas with plentiful vegetation. It occurs at depths from 10 to 400 m (33 to 1,312 ft), most frequently between 21 and 70 m (69 and 230 ft).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lane Snapper is Lutjanus synagris.
- Lane Snapper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lane Snapper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Lane Snapper belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Lane Snapper belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Lane Snapper belongs to the family Lutjanidae.
- Lane Snapper belongs to the genus Lutjanus.