The Golden snapper (Lutjanus inermis) is a saltwater fish of the family Lutjanidae that grows up to 34 cm.
Description
The golden snapper is a snapper (Lutjanidae) from the eastern Pacific, off Central and South America. The species grows to about 34 cm and has a slender, yellow-pink body, more slender than most snappers. Unlike many bottom-oriented snappers it swims in schools in open water above reefs and hunts small zooplankton and small fish. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Golden snapper?
The Golden snapper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly yellow-gold.
Where does the Golden snapper live?
The Golden snapper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Golden snapper get?
The Golden snapper grows to a maximum of about 34 cm.
Is the Golden snapper dangerous to humans?
No, the Golden snapper is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Lutjanus
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