738 observationsVulnerable
Northern Red Snapper
Lutjanus campechanus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Lutjanidae ›Genus: Lutjanus
About
The northern red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) is a species of snapper native to the western Atlantic Ocean including the Gulf of Mexico, where it inhabits environments associated with reefs. This species is commercially important and is also sought-after as a game fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Red Snapper is Lutjanus campechanus.
- The Northern Red Snapper has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Northern Red Snapper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Red Snapper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Red Snapper belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Northern Red Snapper belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Northern Red Snapper belongs to the family Lutjanidae.
- Northern Red Snapper belongs to the genus Lutjanus.